In recent years, federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have released safety advisories ahead of Pride Month, citing threats to LGBTQ+ events and spaces. […]
Stonewall Columbus Recognizes Virginia West as 2025 Patron of Pride
Columbus, OH — March 2025 — Stonewall Columbus announces Virginia West (Chris Equizi), a legendary figure in the Columbus LGBTQ+ community, as the 2025 Patron of Pride. Renowned for their […]
Stonewall Columbus Receives Ohio Historical Marker Recognition
Columbus, OH — September 2024 — In a significant stride towards preserving LGBTQ+ history, Stonewall Columbus is proud to announce acceptance in the Ohio Historical Marker program. The marker aims […]
Pride is Both a Celebration and a Protest.
The journey of Pride, from its inception to the present day, has been one of profound transformation, embodying both celebration and protest. The Stonewall riots of 1969 were a spontaneous […]
Living Out Loud: Protest, Pride, Hope for Progress
Stonewall Columbus saw over 20,000 marchers in our Pride March and welcomed over 700,000 people during the course of the Stonewall Columbus Pride weekend. Our Pride events have grown to […]