New theatre workshop for LGBTQ+ youth, The Text Kitchen, comes to Cleveland By Maria McGinnis ● Community ● January 17, 2022 This free after-school writing and acting workshop will give LGBTQ+ youth the opportunity to share their work & see it performed.
New public radio series amplifies the voices of young LGBTQ+ Ohioans By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● January 14, 2022 The self-produced stories explore questions around coming out, depictions of queer people in media, and the lack of women in gay bars.
The Buckeye Flame’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Stories of 2021 By The Buckeye Flame ● Policy/Legislation ● December 28, 2021 We wrote them. You read them. And now we’re counting down the 5 you clicked on the most in 2021.
“It’s wrong and cruel.” – Rep. Mary Lightbody wants to ban conversion therapy on Ohio minors; needs your help to do it By Ken Schneck ● Families ● December 6, 2021 HB 420 would ban conversion therapy on Ohio minors. But first it needs a committee hearing. That’s where you come in.
Gay Community Endowment Fund’s Sugar Plum Tour celebrates 20 years of local giving and holiday magic By H.L. Comeriato ● Business ● December 2, 2021 Today, the Sugar Plum Tour brings in $150,000+ in ticket sales & philanthropic donations. But in 2001, it was a different story.
A *Major* Victory for Trans Representation After Historic Ohio School Board Race By Peter Kusnic ● Families ● November 10, 2021 With his teenage daughter as his campaign manager, Dion Manley made Ohio history with his election win in Gahanna.
Sparking hope in central Ohio, a PFLAG Chapter was just formed in Mount Vernon By Alissa Paolella ● Families ● November 2, 2021 In early October, supporters gathered to discuss forming a PFLAG chapter. Although they were met by protestors, they forged ahead.
Launched during the pandemic, this LGBTQ+ organization is aiming to create a more inclusive Geauga County By Cassidy Naypauer ● Community ● November 1, 2021 Founded in April 2020, Geauga SOGI Support Network provides support to the LGBTQ+ community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
PFLAG Columbus to be honored at PFLAG National Convention By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● October 18, 2021 This award recognizes PFLAG Columbus’ contributions to PFLAG’s threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.
Dinner is Served: Fox Soul’s “The House” features 2 Black LGBTQ+ Ohioans By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● October 11, 2021 The Buckeye Flame caught up with Aaron Johnson Levy to dish on this giant leap forward in Black LGBTQ+ representation.