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There's a not-so-secret garden growing in Dayton’s BIPOC LGBTQ+ communityBlack In Blooming is cultivating community and health for Black queer Daytonians through art, movement and intentional spaces for belongingthebuckeyeflame.comOhio has 6 laws on the books that criminalize living with HIV. This Ohio org is doing everything they possibly can to change that and end the HIV epidemic. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/27/h...
Ohio's laws criminalize people living with HIV. This org is doing everything they can to change that.From education to advocacy, Caracole in Cincinnati is wielding every tool at their disposal to help end the HIV epidemic.thebuckeyeflame.comTHIS! - First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year. ‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’ ✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/31/f... #LGBTQ #Ohio #Pride #LGBTQPride #PrideMonth
First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’thebuckeyeflame.comAmy Acton’s campaign staff met with Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders. The meeting did not go well. Acton didn’t attend. Leaders were barred from entry. Others were kicked out. ✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/31/a...
Amy Acton’s campaign staff met with Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders. The meeting did not go well.Acton didn’t attend. Leaders were barred from entry. Others were kicked out.thebuckeyeflame.comReel talk: How one Ohio fly fishing group is casting a wide net to get women hooked. Founded in 2019, Ohio Women on the Fly was inspired by a national nonprofit for female anglers to build community around recreation, mentorship, education and advocacy. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/30/o...
Reel talk: How one Ohio fly fishing group is casting a wide net to get women hookedFounded in 2019, Ohio Women on the Fly was inspired by a national nonprofit for female anglers to build community around recreation, mentorship, education and advocacy.thebuckeyeflame.comMeet the Ohio nun who has been working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS work for decades. Not every nun lists their pronouns in their e-mail signature. But not every nun is quite like Sister Susan Zion. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/29/m...
Meet the Ohio nun who has been working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS work for decadesNot every nun lists their pronouns in their e-mail signature. But not every nun is quite like Sister Susan Zion.thebuckeyeflame.com⭐ BRAND NEW SO GAY PODCAST EPISODE! ⭐ This News is So Gay (7/29/26): Covering the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on the LGBTQ+ Community Featuring: @cwnewser.bsky.social (@advocate.com) and @oriion.bsky.social (@19thnews.org) thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/29/t...
This News is So Gay (7/29/26): Covering the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on the LGBTQ+ CommunityFeaturing: Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate) and Orion Rummler (The 19th)thebuckeyeflame.comLima residents, council members speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ billboards on the street and in city hall on Monday. Around 40 people attended a rally to protest against the billboards attacking nontraditional parents. ✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social.
Lima residents, council members speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ billboards on the street and in city hallAround 40 people attended a rally to protest against the billboards attacking nontraditional parents.thebuckeyeflame.com🚨BREAKING🚨 Equality Ohio changes grade for Dr. Amy Acton from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’ Decision comes after Acton failed to support transgender athletes during an interview with the Toledo Blade thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/28/e...
Equality Ohio changes grade for Dr. Amy Acton from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’Decision comes after Acton failed to support transgender athletes during an interview with the Toledo Bladethebuckeyeflame.com‘The vibe will be family’: Akron Black Family Pride Cookout to be held on August 1. All are welcome to the free event, celebrating its landmark 10th year. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/28/a...
‘The vibe will be family’: Akron Black Family Pride Cookout to be held on August 1All are welcome to the free event, celebrating its landmark 10th yearthebuckeyeflame.comThere’s a not-so-secret garden growing in Dayton’s BIPOC LGBTQ+ community. Black In Blooming is cultivating community and health for Black queer Daytonians through art, movement and intentional spaces for belonging. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/28/b...
There's a not-so-secret garden growing in Dayton’s BIPOC LGBTQ+ communityBlack In Blooming is cultivating community and health for Black queer Daytonians through art, movement and intentional spaces for belongingthebuckeyeflame.comOhio’s laws criminalize people living with HIV. This org is doing everything they can to change that. From education to advocacy, Caracole in Cincinnati is wielding every tool at their disposal to help end the HIV epidemic. ✏️ @kenschneck.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/27/h...
Ohio's laws criminalize people living with HIV. This org is doing everything they can to change that.From education to advocacy, Caracole in Cincinnati is wielding every tool at their disposal to help end the HIV epidemic.thebuckeyeflame.comAs always, change begins one person at a time... thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/21/h...
Ohio middle school teacher launches effort to protect LGBTQ+ public school students from harmful laws and policiesHonesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop "efforts to dismantle public education."thebuckeyeflame.comRural LGBTQ+ Ohio turns out for Fremont Pride. Here’s what we saw today! thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/25/r...
Rural LGBTQ+ Ohio turns out for Fremont Pride. Here's what we saw."I want people walking away from Pride today feeling seen, heard and loved."thebuckeyeflame.comIn under 40 hours, this piece became our most viewed piece of 2026 thusfar... thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/23/o...
Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards pop up in rural Ohio. Communities are immediately pushing back.‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’thebuckeyeflame.com"PLAYING WITH FIRE": Trump administration cuts HIV prevention funding to community-based organizations, including Equitas Health in Ohio. Advocates fear the cuts could set the stage for an increase in new HIV cases. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/24/t...
‘Playing with fire’: Trump administration cuts HIV prevention funding to community-based organizations, including Equitas Health in OhioAdvocates fear the cuts could set the stage for an increase in new HIV cases.thebuckeyeflame.comAnti-LGBTQ+ billboards pop up in rural Ohio. Communities are immediately pushing back. ✏️ @bjodway.com via @reportforamerica.bsky.social thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/23/o...
Anti-LGBTQ+ billboards pop up in rural Ohio. Communities are immediately pushing back.‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’thebuckeyeflame.com⭐ BRAND NEW SO GAY PODCAST EPISODE! ⭐ This News is So Gay (7/22/26): Amplifying “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center” Featuring: Anna DeShawn (E3 Radio / Queer News / The Qube) thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/22/t...
This News is So Gay (7/22/26): Amplifying “Pride on Full Display at the Obama Presidential Center”Featuring: Anna DeShawn (E3 Radio / Queer News / The Qube)thebuckeyeflame.comCleveland’s Twist Social Club celebrates 27 years of being a nightlife island of community and joy. How one Ohio bar embraces a community focus as many LGBTQ+ clubs combat closures. thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/07/22/c...
Cleveland’s Twist Social Club celebrates 27 years of being a nightlife island of community and joyHow one Ohio bar embraces a community focus as many LGBTQ+ clubs combat closures.thebuckeyeflame.com