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To All the Moms I Ever Loved: Reflections of a Mourning, Queer Black Son

"What feels unique for me is that I am mourning two mothers – my adoptive mom as well as my biological mom."

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Abortion is a Queer Issue: A Call to Action this Mothers’ Day [COMMENTARY]

I spent about an hour crying in my car in a Target parking lot. It didn’t take me long to realize that, under this ruling, I would be dead. 

The viral, trans visibility billboard campaign by an Ohio LGBTQ+ org just gained a *major* new partner

The billboard campaign quickly went viral enabling the purchase of more than 200 billboards all across the country.

Ohio filmmaker debuts documentary of the LGBTQ+ journey, hugs & unconditional love of Mama Bears

The film showcases the transformative journey many mothers take to look past prejudices and love their children unconditionally.

Ohio State House Candidate Discusses How Growing Up with Gay Parents Shaped His Politics

Though the maps for his district have not yet been finalized, Forhan is excited to run and bring equality & infrastructure to Ohio.

Each summer, Ohio’s Camp Lilac invites trans campers to be themselves

Campers between ages 12 and 17 are invited to be themselves — many for the first time in their entire lives.

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

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

Columbus agency to host (FREE!) webinar on “LGBTQ+ Youth & Homelessness”

"Youth homelessness, and homelessness in general, doesn’t have to be a thing," said Erin Upchurch of Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

‘We need everyone to feel included’: New wellness agency prioritizes care for LGBTQ+ people of color

Founded in 2019, People, Places, and Dreams is set to expand the critical mental health & addiction recovery services they provide.

New theatre workshop for LGBTQ+ youth, The Text Kitchen, comes to Cleveland

This free after-school writing and acting workshop will give LGBTQ+ youth the opportunity to share their work & see it performed.

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