New public radio series amplifies the voices of young LGBTQ+ Ohioans
The self-produced stories explore questions around coming out, depictions of queer people in media, and the lack of women in gay bars.
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The Buckeye Flame’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Ohio Stories of 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Buckeye Flame caught up with Aaron Johnson Levy to dish on this giant leap forward in Black LGBTQ+ representation.
35 Ohio LGBTQ+ orgs sign open letter to Spectrum News to remove “harmful” story; Spectrum refuses
"We are calling as a collective for this story to be taken down to prevent further harm, specifically to the vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth in our community."
