Waking Up Black Today in Columbus
Waking up today felt a bit harder. Getting out of bed even more so. There were three things that keep whirling in my head today as…
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Despite Rising HIV Infections, Less Than 1% of PrEP Prescriptions Go to Black Women; One Ohio Pharmacist Wants to Change That
Dr. Olivia Nathan has some facts she wants you to know: Rates of new HIV diagnoses in Black women are 14x higher than the rates of…
Equitas Health Names Mimi Rivard as First Director of Gender-Affirming Care
Equitas Health is taking big steps towards a more comprehensive and inclusive model of care, and this next evolution starts with nurse practitioner Mimi Rivard. After…
‘What’s Your Status?”: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Interactions on Meet-Up Apps in the LGBTQ+ Community
Will Cashman is open to new connections. The 33-year-old contractor is currently bouncing back from a 7-year relationship that went south. Having recently moved to Slavic…
How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life
by Megan Perkins (Previously published by Harness Magazine at http://www.harnessmagazine.com) Disclaimer – this case is based on true events, but details have been changed to keep the…
Your Identity is Still Valid if Transgender Day of Remembrance is Too Much for You [COMMENTARY]
Each November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience (TDOR) is observed as a way to honor those whose lives have been lost due to acts of anti-transgender…
Colors+ Offers Support for LGBTQ+ Youth…Like, Really Young LGBTQ+ Youth
When Colors+ Youth Center opened its doors in 2019, it had a mission: to provide a safe in-person space where LGBTQ+ youth could feel welcomed, accepted,…
LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults Face Unique Mental Health Risks as Pandemic Rages On
by Jordan Walker This piece originally appeared in The Land and appears here with their permission. When Tyler, a sophomore at Cleveland State University, started hormone replacement…
Ohio-Based Intersex Advocacy Series to Amplify the “I” in LGBTQIA+
When it comes to the LGBTQIA community, there is perhaps no more misunderstood and more invisiblized letter than the “I”. While the other letters are being…
Equitas Health Institute Launches First of Its Kind Gender Inclusive Language e-Learning Module
Pronouns are a fundamental portion of our daily vocabulary. However, when used incorrectly, they can make for a hostile environment, notably for those who identify as…