Queer Joy Archives – The Buckeye Flame

They started as a friend group of LGBTQ+ Ohioans. Now, they’re running their rural county’s first Pride.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● March 26, 2026

In the past, Van Wert County residents traveled to Indiana for Pride

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 25, 2026

Featuring: Sam Donndelinger (Uncloseted Media) and Darian Aaron (GLAAD)

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 18, 2026

Featuring: Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky) and Nick Fulton (The Fourth Estate).

By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● March 13, 2026

Camp Indigo returns to Ohio for a third summer, this time in Columbus

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● March 4, 2026

Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Gisselle Medina (Fresnoland)

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● February 24, 2026

The LGBTQ+ events company announced plans to expand while celebrating ‘Sapphic Sips’ series anniversary

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● February 18, 2026

Featuring: Jason Villemez (Philadelphia Gay News) and Jake Wittich (Windy City Times).

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● February 11, 2026

‘This is a sport that was given to us by Black and brown people so long ago, so why aren’t more Black and brown people doing this?’

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● February 11, 2026

Featuring: HL Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame), Juan Michael Porter II (The Sero Project) and Jasmine Mithani (The 19th)