‘We need to take the gloves off.’ LGBTQ+ community gathers for Akron town hall to listen, learn, act
Over a dozen organizations presented opportunities for individuals to get involved and build collective power.
Over a dozen organizations presented opportunities for individuals to get involved and build collective power.
"Honestly, if you've ever read 'Romeo and Juliet,' just throw that Shakespeare play away and get ready for a ball of a time."
Black Ohioans disproportionately prosecuted.
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.
'Black folks are not hard to reach. People just never take the chance or the time to really reach them.'
'I’m always going to be that champion ensuring that members of our LGBTQ+ community are seen and thriving.'
The hiring comes at a pivotal time as anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to pour out of the Ohio legislature.
"I know who I am, I’m secure in that, I know what my skill sets are, and I mostly want to give back.”
The Democratic Party appointed Athens City Council member Micah McCarey to fill the vacancy left by candidate Lish Greiner’s withdrawal.