The proposed Ohio House Bill 616 (HB 616) is a direct and disgusting attack on the LGBTQ+ community across the state of Ohio—we must do everything to ensure such a demoralizing bill does not happen here in our state. HB 616 would ban both instruction and materials about sexual orientation and gender identity in Ohio […]
HB 616 – A note to our corporate partners
On Thursday, April 7, the following note was shared with our corporate partners who support Stonewall’s work all year long. These partners have been steadfast in helping us present programming and services in support of the LGBTQ+ community here in Columbus and across central Ohio. Dear Partners – As you may have seen, a version […]
Trans Day of Visibility 2022
This past Saturday, after a beautiful day of being in community at the collaborative wellness fair hosted at the Center, I had the privilege of attending a show at the Vanderelli Room with two of my closest friends (who more accurately would be described as my chosen family). Not to sound too much like Stefon […]
Stonewall Columbus Announces 2022 Columbus Pride Theme
Stonewall Columbus Media Contact: Kathy Crowe Communications & Creative Services Coordinator XPebjr@FgbarjnyyPbyhzohf.bet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STONEWALL COLUMBUS PRIDE 2022 “The People’s Pride: Pride Belongs to the People” COLUMBUS, OH, MARCH 28, 2022 – “The People’s Pride” is the 41st annual Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March theme—occurring June 17 and 18. The 1969 […]
We Must Remember What it Was Like to be a Child
Recently, my daughter turned five. Its been an amazing journey being her parent…she is a joy. As parents we have to do a lot for our children—selfless is the word that comes to mind. As a parent I find that I spend a great deal of time making spaces safe for my daughter to thrive. […]