The Buckeye Flame’s “Top 6” LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2022 By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 28, 2022 There were certainly some horrible anti-LGBTQ+ Ohio stories in 2022. But please know that there were delightful and empowering ones too!
70% of Ohioans endorse participatory budgeting. But…what is it?! And how can it (MAJORLY) help LGBTQ+ Ohioans? By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● December 27, 2022 A September survey of Ohio voters found that 70 percent of voters support adopting a participatory budgeting method for public spending.
Columbus Civilian Police Review Board recommends removal of LGBTQ+ member By Ken Schneck ● Community ● December 23, 2022 The board recommended the removal of Gambit Aragon “neglect of duty” for tweets made regarding the police at the Proud Boys protest.
11 quotes from the first hearing of HB 616 to ban the teaching of divisive concepts By Ken Schneck ● Analysis ● May 31, 2022 The hearing was pretty quick…possibly because the language of the bill is pretty vague. These 11 quotes sum things up.
A New — and needed — LGBTQ+ caucus has launched for AAPI women & nonbinary Ohioans By Mandy Shunnarah ● Community ● April 26, 2022 The new caucus will provide the opportunity to find fellowship, exploration, and collective power to create needed change.
These AAPI change-makers are going to help liberate the world…starting with Ohio By Maria McGinnis ● Community ● March 24, 2022 The a political education training series uses anti-oppressive approaches to raise consciousness in our communities.
After a pandemic hiatus, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts sponsors art show at Stonewall Columbus By Mandy Shunnarah ● BIPOC ● March 4, 2022 For the past 2 years during COVID, Lesbians Benefitting the Arts hasn’t been able to produce the events they’re known for. Now they’re back.
A vital LGBTQ+ safe space just opened in Akron to support minority communities By Maria McGinnis ● BIPOC ● February 10, 2022 With the inspiring goal of acting as a beacon of hope, the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice has opened a new space in Akron.
Boundaries, Right Relationship, and Point(s) of Loss™️: Setting intentions for 2022 By Karen Hewitt (Ze/Hir/She/Her) ● BIPOC ● February 1, 2022 One LGBTQ+ Ohioan’s journey for understanding when there is a disparity between emotions and lived experience.
‘We need everyone to feel included’: New wellness agency prioritizes care for LGBTQ+ people of color By The Buckeye Flame ● BIPOC ● January 19, 2022 Founded in 2019, People, Places, and Dreams is set to expand the critical mental health & addiction recovery services they provide.