I have found, personally, that when discussing the history of LGBTQ rights that it can lead to very different conversations. Some feel that the past is best kept there and focusing on current issues are more important. Others feel that we should use our past struggle as a guidepost for how to meet the challenges … Continue reading LGBTQ History and the Holocaust
Flaming River Comic-con
I know what you are thinking, this year’s Comicon was a blast, but what can I do to rock out my Queer Geek side until it comes back next year. Flaming River Con is your answer and it will be held Saturday September 22nd, 2018. This is the first ever Midwest LGBTQIA+ event for all … Continue reading Flaming River Comic-con
Our Transgender Community: Colby’s Story
Often overlooked in our LGBTQ community is the Transgender community. In this administration where much of the legislation being changed, seems to have a direct correlations to Transgender rights, I feel it is important to be able to share some of their stories. It is time for us all to set our differences and beliefs … Continue reading Our Transgender Community: Colby’s Story
Our Transgender Community: *Retraction*
The series I started on my blog for sharing stories of Cleveland's Transgender community was designed so that their voices, experiences, and words could be shared with others in hopes of helping others understand. I wanted all to be heard regardless of what they said and it be unfiltered. Meaning I wouldn't change word choice … Continue reading Our Transgender Community: *Retraction*
Our Transgender Community: #Calltoarms
It seems appropriate that, while discussing our Transgender community, we discuss the rights that LGBTQ have or do not have here in Cleveland. It is important to understand them in context to where we are and what we should be thinking about for the future. The current administration has shown us that they do not … Continue reading Our Transgender Community: #Calltoarms
Our Transgender Community: Transgender Teens
Often overlooked in our LGBTQ community is the Transgender community. In this administration where much of the legislation being changed, seems to have a direct correlations to Transgender rights, I feel it is important to be able to share some of their stories. It is time for us all to set our differences and beliefs … Continue reading Our Transgender Community: Transgender Teens
Cleveland Urban Images
Sorry that I haven't posted in a hot minute. Had a few meetings at work and trying to put together other topics to covered and got behind. So for now, I am going to share some pictures from Cleveland's graffiti scene . Here are some pics I have taken in Cleveland over the years. A … Continue reading Cleveland Urban Images
Our Transgender Community: Ginger
Transgender people are often overlooked in our LGBTQ community and in the community at large. Animosity and misinformation is at the root of how most people interact with them. In this administration where much of the legislation being changed seems to have a direct correlations to Transgender rights, I feel it is important to be … Continue reading Our Transgender Community: Ginger
Our Transgender Community
Something that I have only briefly touched on in my blog is Transgender issues. Not being trans, it isn’t something that I can write effectively on or give it the proper respect it requires. Over the course of the next few weeks I will be giving space to the people in our community to share … Continue reading Our Transgender Community
One Stop, Amazing Shop
In my early years after coming out, I remember going to the LGBTQ bookstores often. No, no not the adult shops cruising’ for a tryst. I mean an actual bookstore. Some of you kids may not fully remember them, but they were places you could go an buy books on all topics of LGBTQ culture. … Continue reading One Stop, Amazing Shop
Gay in the CLE 