A Regional Imperative for Central Ohio Stonewall Columbus is located in Columbus, Ohio—but our reach, responsibility, and impact extend far beyond city limits. Every year, Stonewall serves tens of thousands […]
Entering 2026 with Gratitude, Resolve, and Pride
January often invites reflection. It asks us to pause—if only briefly—to consider what we’ve carried forward, what we’ve learned, and what we’re being called to build next. For Stonewall Columbus, […]
Closing Another Year Together
By Densil R. Porteous (he/they) Executive Director, Stonewall Columbus As the year comes to a close, I find myself less interested in tallying “wins” and more compelled to sit with […]
A New Chapter for LGBTQ+ Representation in Columbus
By Densil R. Porteous (he/they), Executive Director, Stonewall Columbus On Monday December 15, Columbus City Council officially named the inaugural members of the City of Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission. This […]
Space, Place, and the Home We’ve Built
By Densil R. Porteous (he/they) Executive Director – Stonewall Columbus When I think about Stonewall Columbus, I return to the idea of place—the physicality of belonging, the way a building […]




