ICYMI: Columbus Adds Enhanced LGBTQ+ Protections to Anti-Discrimination Code By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● July 19, 2021 The already comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinances have now been updated to ensure the most up-to-date protections possible.
A Grand Opening: Margie’s Closet Offers Clothes—and Safety—to the Trans Community By Ilona Westfall ● Transgender ● June 4, 2021 With a grand opening this weekend on the Lakewood/Cleveland border, Margie’s Closet will be providing clothes AND community!
New Columbus-Based Book Guides Black Women to Self-Mastery By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● April 19, 2021 “This is pretty significant as an affinity group to say that Black women deserve a place to shine here.”
“Disheartening and Humiliating”: Ohio Wedding Venue Refuses to Hold Same-Sex Ceremony By The Buckeye Flame ● Business ● April 14, 2021 A Piqua, Ohio couple says that a Casstown, Ohio wedding venue has refused to hold their wedding because they are a same-sex couple.
7 Financial Planning Steps Every LGBTQ+ Person Needs to Take By Guest Submission ● Families ● April 13, 2021 Every person needs financial forethought and planning, but being LGBTQ+ adds nuance and layers of complexity.
Lisbon, Ohio Coffee Shop Owner: Trans Community & Biden Voters Not Welcome Here [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● March 22, 2021 He also requests that people who kneel at the flag not buy his coffee either.
PROGRESS! – The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Definitely Showing Their LGBTQ+ Support By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● February 24, 2021 In a move to foster an inclusive environment, two restrooms have been permanently converted into all-gender facilities.
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples Face Unique Considerations in Financial Planning By Lisa Galek ● Community ● January 19, 2021 “Find a financial planner that you feel safe with. Somebody who’s going to allow you to be your full self.”
Out of Ohio: Chris Frederick (NYC Pride / Out Leadership) By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● November 10, 2020 Standing behind the largest LGBTQ+ event in history? Well, that would be a guy from Findlay, Ohio.
Equitas Health Institute Launches First of Its Kind Gender Inclusive Language e-Learning Module By Megan Hageman ● Transgender ● October 29, 2020 A unique and COVID-friendly tool to help the 21st century workplaces meet the overwhelming and overdue demand for gender inclusivity.