State Street Pride Fest 2025: Meet & Greet Photo HighlightsPhotographed by LGBTQ+ Correspondent: Kyle Williams On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 7th, State Street came alive with color, joy, and community as Pride Fest 2025 welcomed thousands of attendees from all walks of life. Among the weekend’s most heartwarming moments was the official Meet & Greet, […]
🔍 Bill Overview & Rebranding Original Bill (HB 245): Introduced in mid-2024 by Reps. Angela King (R-Celina) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.). Sought to expand the definition of “adult cabaret performances” to include anyone “exhibiting a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth” (e.g., drag performers or transgender individuals) performing outside designated […]
On June 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) broad access to sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) data, including personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, work history, and health data. This decision overturned a previous block by a Maryland district judge and has raised significant privacy concerns. […]
State Street Pride is set to return to downtown Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, bringing a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity, community, and joy. This grassroots festival is known for its inclusive atmosphere, colorful performances, and strong local support. Dirty Work Entertainment is a Columbus, Ohio-based event production and artist management company […]
The Stonewall Columbus Pride Illumination and the Steven Shellabarger Illuminator Award Ceremony are integral events in Columbus’s annual Pride Month celebrations, honoring individuals who have significantly advanced LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in the community.
The Stonewall Columbus Pride Illumination and the Steven Shellabarger Illuminator Award Ceremony are integral events in Columbus’s annual Pride Month celebrations, honoring individuals who have significantly advanced LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in the community. Stonewall Columbus, originally established as Stonewall Union in 1981, stands as a pivotal institution in Central Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. Founded in […]