Queer Joy Archives – The Buckeye Flame

Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ org to celebrate 5th annual Pride despite their lawmaker spearheading hate

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● May 8, 2026

Seneca Proud has brought together Seneca County’s queer community for five years and counting

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● May 6, 2026

‘Lavender Celebration’ had a more student feel this year and seems needed more than ever

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● May 6, 2026

Featuring: H.L. Comeriato (The Buckeye Flame) and Lauren Chapman (The Sacramento Bee)

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● May 5, 2026

The 24-year-old hopes to bring a sense of community to his home in Adams County

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

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 29, 2026

Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Divya Karthikeyan (Queer Kentucky).

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 22, 2026

Featuring: Adam Rhodes (Investigative Reporters and Editors) and Susan Tebben (The Ohio Capital Journal).

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 15, 2026

Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

By Ken Schneck ● Youth ● April 9, 2026

The Cleveland-based two-week camp will provide space for camaraderie, community and Cyndi Lauper

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● April 8, 2026

Featuring: Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate) and Tammye Nash (Dallas Voice).