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‘The vibe will be family’: Akron Black Family Pride Cookout to be held on August 1

By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● July 28, 2026

All are welcome to the free event, celebrating its landmark 10th year

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Rural LGBTQ+ Ohio turns out for Fremont Pride. Here’s what we saw.

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● July 25, 2026

“I want people walking away from Pride today feeling seen, heard and loved.”

Cincinnati Pride drew thousands to the Queen City last weekend. Here’s what we saw.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● June 30, 2026

Thousands flocked to downtown Cincinnati for the city’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and festival

Grey skies. Light mists. All rainbows at Mansfield Pride.

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● June 27, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the Pride celebration in Richland County.

Ohio town known for strawberry festival to host its first-ever Pride

By Ben Jodway ● Pride ● June 26, 2026

LGBTQ+ residents of Troy want a ‘place we could go’

2026 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide

By Ken Schneck, H.L. Comeriato, Ben Jodway & Anna Malefatto (she/her) ● Pride ● June 24, 2026

To #FindYourPride, our 2026 guide has sections organized by city and by date.

Pride in the Valley showcased mountains of Pride spirit

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● June 20, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the Pride celebration in Warren, Ohio.

Flaggots Ohio twirl into their 25th year with new leadership and expanded outreach

By Josie Carpenter-Lewis ● Queer Joy ● June 16, 2026

With new director, Ohio’s premier LGBTQ+ colorguard performance ensemble is louder and prouder than ever.

Thousands gather for Stark County Pride in Canton, Ohio

By Josie Carpenter-Lewis ● Pride ● June 13, 2026

Here’s some of what we saw at the 5th annual festival.

Support for LGBTQ+ rights has dipped. What changed?

By The 19th ● Community ● June 13, 2026

Republicans’ views of same-sex couples are now similar to what they were between 2005 and 2014.

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