Queer Poetry Spotlight Series: June Jordan [VIDEO] By Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library ● BIPOC ● December 23, 2020 June Jordan was a bisexual poet, activist, and teacher with a career spanning four decades.
Despite Rising HIV Infections, Less Than 1% of PrEP Prescriptions Go to Black Women; One Ohio Pharmacist Wants to Change That By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● December 18, 2020 “I can count on one hand the number of prescriptions for PrEP that I write for Black women,” says Dr. Olivia Nathan. “This has to change.”
Stonewall Columbus Announces Selection of Densil R. Porteous as Next Executive Director [Exclusive Interview] By Ken Schneck ● Community ● December 11, 2020 “Now I can be a little louder about the things we should be doing and the injustices I see happening in the community.”
PFLAG Cleveland Awards Phyllis Harris With Annual Community Award By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● December 9, 2020 Harris was recognized for her work in providing Northeast Ohio with a new Center and for inspirational leadership on social justice issues.
Kyle Inskeep Delivers Headlines AND Authenticity on the Cincinnati Local 12 News By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● December 7, 2020 “If I have a comment, I say it. If I want to smile, I smile. I wear what I want to wear. It’s a journey.”
34 Library Finds to Honor Trans Day of Remembrance/Resilience By Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library ● Transgender ● November 20, 2020 The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County put together a list of resources that center on the trans experience.
Turning to HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial Network to Help Build Black Clevelanders’ Trust in COVID-19 Studies By Rachel Dissell (She/Her) ● BIPOC ● October 27, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine trials, striving to recruit people of color, look to Cleveland’s HIV/AIDS clinical trial network as a model.
Reminder, LGBTQ+ Ohio: Toledo is Amazing and Super Gay Too! By Ken Schneck ● Community ● October 26, 2020 Over in the northwest corner of the state, Equality Toledo is working overtime to offer LGBTQ+ education, activism, and a TON of Pride!
This Is About More Than Black Queens Being Nominated [COMMENTARY] By Guest Commentary ● Transgender ● October 20, 2020 “That list made me feel like I wasn’t good enough to the city that I represent to the fullest everywhere I go.”
ICYMI – Kaleidoscope’s The Unity Soiree [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● October 18, 2020 The community celebration raised over $35,000 to support critical services for LGBTQ+ youth.