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Here’s how Ohio is celebrating the close connection between Juneteenth and Pride Month

By S.R. Nickoloff Warren ● BIPOC ● June 12, 2024

Organizers note that the commodification of Juneteenth and Pride have caused people to lose sight the historical context.

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AIDSWatch 2024: Ohio Delegation Helps Safeguard Public Funding for HIV

By Julie Patterson ● HIV & AIDS ● April 25, 2024

‘We must never confuse this progress with success; our fights for funding, equity, and impact in treating and preventing this epidemic must continue.’

AudioWhat happens when you make an Ohio feminist chorus angry?

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● April 21, 2024

With their upcoming “A Concert for Rage,” Windsong is ready to channel notes of anger towards meaningful change.

An out bisexual Ohio man is running for county prosecutor. But his race is about so much more.

By Kenyon Farrow ● Politics ● March 11, 2024

Matthew Ahn is tapping into communities’ frustration with the office’s failure to get at the root causes of violence and crimes of poverty.

An illustration with a dark purple background shows a person with dark hair and purple skin tone standing on top of a large representation of an HIV test. A spotlight focusing on the person and the test is coming from the state of Ohio, in red.

‘Antiquated’ and unscientific laws enforced against Ohioans living with HIV

By Ken Schneck & Rachel Dissell (She/Her) ● HIV & AIDS ● February 28, 2024

New research reveals hundreds of charges against Ohioans under AIDS-panic era laws.

‘This space is in danger’: Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ non-profit Margie’s Closet could face eviction

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● December 4, 2023

Margie’s Closet has become a social hub and safe haven where transgender people can shop for affirming and affordable clothing. Now, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ non-profit could lose everything.

AudioOhio Queen Becomes an Instant Legend with Historic National Pageant Win

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● October 10, 2023

Zhané Dawlings Wiley shattered barriers for Black trans women and Ohioans with her one-and-done Miss Continental win.

Classical Ballet Meets Black, Queer Excellence in Cincy

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● September 13, 2023

An interview with David Choate, founder of Revolution Dance Theatre

A lifelong educator, out candidate Bryan Cannon steps into the race for Cincinnati School Board

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Youth ● August 29, 2023

During a crucial time for Ohio’s third largest school district, out LGBTQ+ candidate Bryan Cannon looks to bring decades of experience in education and leadership to the Cincinnati Board of Education.

An Ohio LGBTQ+ center is set to debut a major new expansion in both square footage and healthcare access

By Collaborative Newslab @ Kent State Unviersity ● Health & Wellness ● August 28, 2023

Akron’s Bayard Rustin Center and Equitas Health saw the need to expand to this specific Akron area, predominantly to people of color.