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‘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.

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Audio Shakespeare … but make it (more) queer: ‘& Juliet’ comes to Ohio with glitter, confetti and heart

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

‘Guilty until our status is proven innocent’: Update on Ohio’s outdated HIV criminalization laws

Black Ohioans disproportionately prosecuted.

Curtain will rise on Columbus production of ‘Fat Ham,’ despite grant freeze under Trump’s new directives

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.

Audio Coffee, community and … blind date pods: Valentine’s event to celebrate love and uplift Black LGBTQ+ Ohioans
DIRT Brings HIV/AIDS Advocacy Down to Earth for Black Communities in Ohio

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

Queer Columbus City Council hopeful champions growth through inclusion and open dialogue

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

Equality Ohio announces new executive director

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

Groundbreaking Ohio lesbian comic Karen Williams gets her flowers for decades of humor and healing

"I know who I am, I’m secure in that, I know what my skill sets are, and I mostly want to give back.”

Out candidate Micah McCarey to run for Ohio House District 95, filling candidate vacancy

The Democratic Party appointed Athens City Council member Micah McCarey to fill the vacancy left by candidate Lish Greiner’s withdrawal.

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