PFLAG Cleveland Awards Phyllis Harris With Annual Community Award By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● December 9, 2020 Harris was recognized for her work in providing Northeast Ohio with a new Center and for inspirational leadership on social justice issues.
ICYMI: “Reimagining Journalism” Forum Sponsored by The City Club of Cleveland [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● December 8, 2020 Today, Ohio has 32 percent fewer newspapers than it did in 2004. Fortunately, new publications and partnerships have leapt into the breach.
HRC Rates 8 Ohio Cities: 4 Perfect Scores, 1 Failing Grade By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 4, 2020 7 Ohio cities earned at least 85 points despite hailing from a state without non-discrimination statutes.
Ohio-Based Intersex Advocacy Series to Amplify the “I” in LGBTQIA+ By Ken Schneck ● Community ● November 2, 2020 Three events will be held to raise awareness, challenge shame and stigma, and to end surgical interventions on youth without consent.
Reminder, LGBTQ+ Ohio: Toledo is Amazing and Super Gay Too! By Ken Schneck ● Community ● October 26, 2020 Over in the northwest corner of the state, Equality Toledo is working overtime to offer LGBTQ+ education, activism, and a TON of Pride!
This Is About More Than Black Queens Being Nominated [COMMENTARY] By Guest Commentary ● Transgender ● October 20, 2020 “That list made me feel like I wasn’t good enough to the city that I represent to the fullest everywhere I go.”
Former OU LGBT Director Speaks Out About Termination and Path Forward [INTERVIEW] By Ken Schneck ● Community ● October 19, 2020 After 5+ years in the role, delfin bautista was were abruptly fired as OU’s LGBT Center Director. Now they are fighting back.
ICYMI – Kaleidoscope’s The Unity Soiree [VIDEO] By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● October 18, 2020 The community celebration raised over $35,000 to support critical services for LGBTQ+ youth.
A New Columbus LGBTQ+ Nightlife Venue Defies the Odds to Open During a Pandemic By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● October 13, 2020 District West embraces drag inclusivity in a chic new space that is centered for performers and by performers.
Kaleidoscope Youth Center Pivots to COVID-19 Life, Continues to Champion LGBTQ+ Youth By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● October 12, 2020 Kaleidoscope remains steadfast in their commitment to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ+ youth.