COLUMBUS, OH – At its annual Come Out for Stonewall celebration, Stonewall Columbus announced the establishment of the Stonewall Columbus Greer/Grote Building Endowment Fund—a transformative $500,000 gift made possible through […]
Stonewall Columbus Historical Marker Executive Director Remarks
Stonewall Columbus Historical Marker Densil Porteous, Executive Director Good afternoon, friends and neighbors. Thank you for being here at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center for a moment that is both […]
Still Making History: LGBTQ+ History Month and the Legacy of Stonewall Columbus
Today, October 1, marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month—a time set aside to honor the visionaries, advocates, and everyday people who have carried our movement forward. From the courage […]
Five Years of Healing, Reimagining, and Community at Stonewall Columbus
When I stepped into the executive director role at Stonewall Columbus in 2020, I knew the path would be layered—with history, with expectations, with complexity, with hope. What I couldn’t […]
1979 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights: Determination and Resilience Are Key
Forty-five years ago, on October 14, 1979, tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies came together for the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It […]
