LGBTQ+

The Thrive Empowerment Center near Cincinnati, Ohio, uses a trauma-informed approach to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They are trying to make the sport accessible to women, queer folks and survivors of violence.

University of Cincinnati Professor Jennifer Wright-Berryman and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science graduate Kat Vancil-Coleman created the Equal Deathcare database for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to find inclusive and affirming end of life and death care.

Dayton based musician and organizer Vibe returned to WYSO for a conversation with Juliet Fromholt about the upcoming Jam Night for Trans Rights, a night of live dance music that will raise funds to benefit TransOhio.

Presidential executive orders and legislation from the Ohio Statehouse have created concerns in the LGBTQ community about marriage equality. An Ohio law firm is advising couples to update their legal documents.

Harmony Creek Church of Kettering offered an inclusive community wedding ceremony. The church also hosted a legal documentation workshop hoping to protect LGBTQ+ marriages, families, and estates.

Harmony Creek Church in Kettering, Ohio, is self-described as open and affirming to the LGBTQ+ community. Its set to offer an inclusive wedding ceremony, hoping to address fears in changes to marriage equality.

WYSO’s Jerry Kenney sat down with three long-time members of The Rubi Girls to discuss their 40-year history, fundraising efforts for HIV/AIDs and LGBTQ groups, and what the future holds.

Maude Moore, a member of local shoegaze trio "Bomb Bunny", describes their experience as a young non-binary person in Dayton, Ohio.

Monica Helms created the transgender pride flag and founded the Transgender American Veterans Association. Helms spoke at the 2024 TransOhio symposium at Wright State.

Dayton Metro Library is planning a summit celebrating the past, present, and future of the transgender community. This includes an intergenerational panel of trans elders and youth.

Scarlett Moon Productions, a Dayton-based drag performance company, wants to entertain and promote acceptance for LGBTQ+ people.

On Saturday, June 1, the Oregon District joined in citywide Pride celebrations with Pride on Fifth.