BIPOC Archives – The Buckeye Flame

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● April 13, 2026

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● April 13, 2026

Coterie Lounge and Café in West Chester is standing strong in the face of hate posts on social media and calls to boycott the space.

By Ken Schneck ● Business ● April 7, 2026

A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● February 11, 2026

‘This is a sport that was given to us by Black and brown people so long ago, so why aren’t more Black and brown people doing this?’

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● January 26, 2026

Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.

By Ken Schneck ● Queer Joy ● December 16, 2025

Tawanna and Haley Young are founders of two Greek Life organizations providing a vital sense community and an unwavering commitment to service.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● December 8, 2025

The celebrated small business owner and change-maker wants everyone with multiple identities to let themselves shine.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● November 21, 2025

Clients grow and heal at Ohio’s only pleasure education and exposure center