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Walking around Cincinnati as a Black, Queer elder was the beginning of one Ohioan’s healing journey

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● April 11, 2023

“As far as I’m concerned, being older, Black and Queer is the trifecta of life,” said Ron Clemons.

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Estate planning. Nope, doesn’t sound sexy. But it’s critically important. Especially for our LGBTQ+ community.

By Caitlin Fisher & ALH Law Group ● Sponsored Content ● March 8, 2023

Delaying end-of-life planning can result in your wishes going unfulfilled – especially in the LGBTQ+ community.

Exploring LGBTQ+ Cincinnati with queer elders in mind

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● March 3, 2023

From housing and healthcare to nightlife and entertainment, we spent 24-hours in Cincinnati with a Black, gay elder to see what the city has to offer LGBTQ+ people as they age.

Images of LGBTQ+ Cincinnati through the lens of a queer elder [GALLERY]

By The Buckeye Flame & Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Community ● March 3, 2023

Check out just some of the sights witnessed traveling all around Cincinnati from the lens of photographer Ron Clemons.

Honoring Summit Station: Ohio just approved its 3rd ever LGBTQ+ historical marker, but needs your support to install it

By Rebecca Vontroba ● Community ● November 1, 2022

Opened in 1980, Summit Station was Ohio’s first and longest-running lesbian bar. Now a campaign is underway to memorialize that history.

Years in the making, Cincinnati’s opens first LGBTQ+-friendly affordable senior housing community

By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● October 17, 2022

Located in the Northside neighborhood, the new development adds 57 brand-new, high-quality affordable apartments for seniors 55+.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Ohio-based, free virtual forum on LGBTQ+ dementia

By The Buckeye Flame ● Health & Wellness ● May 16, 2022

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7.4% of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adult population is living with dementia.

First-of-its kind housing for LGBTQ+ seniors is close to opening in Cincinnati

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Community ● February 21, 2022

LGBTQ+ seniors are at an elevated risk for isolation, hostile living environments, and even homelessness. Targeted LGBTQ+ housing can help.

Transness, Judaism, and Orchids: Interview with Trans Elder Ginny Millas

By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● September 6, 2021

“There were nudges to me over time… little clues and hints. I just wasn’t ready to hear that.”

“Some of them have no one”: How Ohio Orgs are Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders During COVID

By Caitlin Fisher ● Community ● June 8, 2021

LGBTQ+ seniors are 2x as likely to be single and live alone, and 4x less likely to have adult children. And then add in a pandemic…