Out Of Ohio Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

By Caitlin McNally ● Out Of Ohio ● August 1, 2025

Andrew Mitch’s flair for vulnerable lyrics has earned him a supportive fanbase within the queer community.

By Ben Jodway ● Policy/Legislation ● March 14, 2025

13 Ohio municipality laws and a statewide bill are at stake as the court decides whether such bans are unconstitutional.

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● July 30, 2024

From a Netflix documentary to the upcoming Columbus Comedy Festival, Butcher is never far from his Akron roots.

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● May 21, 2024

The Broadway actor returns to Ohio stages alongside Doc Brown, Marty McFly and a DeLorean that will blow your mind.

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● January 10, 2023

As the executive director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Elle Moxley is cutting through the talk to create more action.

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!

By Ken Schneck ● Out Of Ohio ● October 20, 2022

In this no-holds-barred memoir, Schulz — a Pulitzer-prize winning staff writer at The New Yorker — gives the reader unfettered access.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● August 9, 2022

Ben Garcia is the first executive director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in New York City. Here’s how Ohioans are still inspiring his work.

By Ilona Westfall ● Culture ● July 25, 2022

The 21-year-old trans Ohio University journalism major scored a spot on Here TV’s upcoming docuseries “Road to the Runway.”