June 11, 2023 — Densil Porteous, Executive Director speech at Upper Arlington Pride Hello, my name is Densil Porteous and I use he/they pronouns; I have the honor of serving […]
Celebrate our purpose, passion, and power
(Reproduction of executive director welcome at the 2023 Stonewall Columbus Brunch–June 4, 2023) This year, we in Columbus, and across Central Ohio, recognize 42 years of leading Ohio in the […]
Stonewall Columbus Pride Month 2023
Columbus’s first Pride march was in 1981 and saw 200 people marching from the Ohio State University to the Statehouse in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising; in 1982 Stonewall […]
Stonewall Columbus Pride Safety Note
As Pride Month approaches and we eagerly prepare to celebrate and recognize LGBTQ+ Pride, I want to address a matter of utmost importance: the safety and well-being of our […]
Allies, It’s Time to Level Up to Accomplice
In the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, I believe there is a crucial distinction between being an ally and becoming an accomplice. When I first introduce this idea, people often appear […]
