Nestled in the 5th Street Arcade is Cleveland, Ohio’s very own kilt store, Kilted Bros. However, this kilt store isn’t like any other kilt store out there. These two guys started their business in October of 2014, as they say over the course of one evening. Jefferson and Nick had been wearing kilts for about 15 … Continue reading #KiltedBros
Shock and Awe
This title recalls the Bush era of going to war in the Middle East where he said he would give them Shock and Awe. Its seems this current president has gone to war with the LGBTQ people of this country with his own brand of shock and awe. Daily we see how our rights are … Continue reading Shock and Awe
Review of LGBTQ Cleveland
Recently, while out doing some photography on W 29th, I visited The Dean Rufus House of Fun - review forthcoming- I picked up a book that I had been wanting to get for a hot minute. LGBTQ Cleveland is a book written by local author Ken Schneck. The book chronicles the LGBTQ history in Cleveland. … Continue reading Review of LGBTQ Cleveland
I kilt it!!!
KILTS!!! I love them, what more can I say. They are an amazing piece of fashion. Why more men don’t wear them, I can’t seem to understand. At present I have 9 and it will be growing from there, thanks to Kilted Bros in downtown Cleveland. While there may be some Irish and Scottish in … Continue reading I kilt it!!!
You have the right to what, exactly?!?
LGBTQ rights are always a slippery slope. Since the first fights at Stonewall Inn in 1969 till this very day, we have fought and clawed to have the views of us changed from degenerates with mental illness to being treated as real people. We always get one small step forward while being pushed back two … Continue reading You have the right to what, exactly?!?
Mentor Headlands
Pictures taken while out at Mentor Headlands, Ohio yesterday with my best friends. Was also a beautiful day to be out in one of my kilts.
Tragedy of Shadows
“More than 15% of this year’s Transgender murders have happened in Cleveland,” says BJ Colangelo on Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at http://www.clevelscene.com. Staggering statistic to say the least, but how does that translate for Cleveland. There have been two murders of Transwomen in Cleveland since the start of the year and just four months from … Continue reading Tragedy of Shadows
“Rage, rage into the dying light”
The Importance of Inclusivity We all hear this word throw around today. Inclusivity, but what does it really mean. It is defined as “an intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are handicapped or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities.” This mean that no one … Continue reading “Rage, rage into the dying light”
Be Curious…
Today was another hot day of exploringthabandoned warehouses in Cleveland. My best friends Tammy Mellert and Brian Mellert are always looking for the next fun place to photograph. Here are a few of the findings today. #CLEGraffiti is always amazing. Some fantastic artists out there and I only hope they are able to see their … Continue reading Be Curious…
Pride in the CLE
Cleveland LGBTQ history has its roots back to the 1960s with The Mattachine Group. The Mattachine Group started in California in the 50s and was the predecessor to all modern LGBTQ activism. With the Stone Wall Riot in June 1969, LGBTQ rights rocketed forward. This prompted the formation of Gay Activists Alliance and Gay Educational … Continue reading Pride in the CLE
Gay in the CLE 