BIPOC Archives – Page 2 of 19

Is it safe for me to move to Ohio as a Black gay man living with HIV?

“Knowing about HIV criminalization in the state, I decided to test attitudes on the apps.”

By Ryan Clopton-Zymler ● Culture ● June 22, 2025

One LGBTQ+ Ohioan’s take on Todrick Hall’s latest album…which provides so much more than new music. And not in a good way.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● March 17, 2025

Over a dozen organizations presented opportunities for individuals to get involved and build collective power.

By Ken Schneck ● Queer Joy ● March 10, 2025

“Honestly, if you’ve ever read ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ just throw that Shakespeare play away and get ready for a ball of a time.”

By Ken Schneck ● HIV & AIDS ● March 3, 2025

Black Ohioans disproportionately prosecuted.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● February 27, 2025

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio expects to lose 10k in funding based on the play’s Black, queer content. They plan to open the show regardless.

By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● January 27, 2025

‘Black folks are not hard to reach. People just never take the chance or the time to really reach them.’

By Peter Kusnic ● Politics ● December 16, 2024

‘I’m always going to be that champion ensuring that members of our LGBTQ+ community are seen and thriving.’

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● September 4, 2024

The hiring comes at a pivotal time as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to pour out of the Ohio legislature.