LGBTQ+ Voices in the Miami Valley and Beyond
At WYSO, we are committed to amplifying the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in our region. From deeply personal storytelling to community events, art, history, and policy shifts, this tag brings together reporting and audio features that reflect the diversity and depth of queer and trans life.
You'll hear from local advocates and artists, youth and elders, families and faith leaders—each helping to shape a more inclusive future in southwest Ohio. Whether it's a conversation about gender identity, a profile of a drag performer, or an exploration of rural Pride celebrations, these stories aim to inform, connect, and uplift.
We believe journalism is strongest when it reflects the full range of human experience. The LGBTQ+ tag is part of that mission.
Explore the latest stories below.
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In this episode of Translucent, we meet a researcher studying the lives of transgender young people, who shares what families can do to better support their growth and wellbeing. -
In last week's episode of Translucent, we met Eddie Clark, a young trans man. In this episode, hear from his parents, Eric and Jackie, as they reflect on raising a trans son and the journey their family has taken together. -
On this episode of Translucent, host Lee Wade speaks with the Clark family, whose lives change when they learn that their child is trans. -
When Beck and Dash felt lonely and disconnected from their Appalachian roots, a single word popped into their mind that would change everything: Queernecks. -
Queernecks hosts Beck & Dash share their mission to amplify queer Appalachian stories, break stereotypes, and reclaim redneck culture through humor and authenticity.
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Dayton Public Access Television and Greater Dayton LGBT Center have partnered to record and archive local LGBTQ+ people's stories. -
Navy veteran Monica Helms explains how she created the iconic transgender flag in 1999, its symbolic meaning, and how it became a rallying point for the trans community. -
On May 4, 2025, transgender people and allies gathered in Dayton, Ohio, for a rally to demand transgender rights and resist anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and systemic erasure. -
Arienne Childrey, Ohio's first transgender city council member, urges the LGBTQ+ community to take "Stonewall spirit" and fight anti-trans laws through political action. -
Arnold challenged Republican Rodney Creech, who she says is a former trans ally, for the Ohio House in '24, raising awareness about trans rights in conservative districts -
Khris Goins founded Black Transmen of Ohio after noticing a lack of representation. The nonprofit now provides support, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. -
Kathie Bowers, an instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, wrote to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposing Senate Bill 104's bathroom restrictions. Hear her story.
