Columbus, OH – October 23, 2025 — Stonewall Columbus will host the annual Donald R. Hallman LGBTQ+ Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, November 13, 2025, honoring the service and sacrifice […]| Stonewall Columbus
Each October during LGBTQ+ History Month—I consider October 14, 1979, when tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. In the United States of America it was our community’s first national demonstration of that scale, a landmark…| Stonewall Columbus
Columbus, OH — September 2024 — In a significant stride towards preserving LGBTQ+ history, Stonewall Columbus is proud to announce acceptance in the Ohio Historical Marker program. The marker aims to honor the rich history and ongoing contributions of Stonewall Columbus to the local community and the broader movement for…| Stonewall Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – At its annual Come Out for Stonewall celebration, Stonewall Columbus announced the establishment of the Stonewall Columbus Greer/Grote Building Endowment Fund—a transformative $500,000 gift made possible through […]| Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus Historical Marker Densil Porteous, Executive Director Good afternoon, friends and neighbors. Thank you for being here at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center for a moment that is both […]| Stonewall Columbus
Today, October 1, marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month—a time set aside to honor the visionaries, advocates, and everyday people who have carried our movement forward. From the courage […]| Stonewall Columbus
Columbus, OH — Stonewall Columbus will host a public dedication ceremony for its newly awarded Ohio Historical Marker on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center, 1160 N High Street. The Ohio Historical Marker program recognized Stonewall Columbus for its pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and…| Stonewall Columbus
Daytime hub brings coffee, queer literature, and connection to the Short North Columbus, OH — September 2025 — Stonewall Columbus has launched a new daytime gathering space at its Community […]| Stonewall Columbus
Leadership in a space like Stonewall is not just professional—it’s personal. It requires a willingness to be vulnerable, to be challenged, and to constantly reimagine what liberation, for all, looks like. It requires showing up when it’s hard, and choosing community when it would be easier to disengage. It asks us to not only move forward—but to bring others with us.| Stonewall Columbus
At Stonewall Columbus, we stand unwavering in defense of the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people, including the freedom to marry the person you love without fear of discrimination or obstruction. The petition recently filed in the Supreme Court case involving Kim Davis seeks not only to excuse the harm…| Stonewall Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – On Friday, October 3, 2025, Stonewall Columbus invites the community to Come Out for Stonewall: The Rainbow Rewind — a high-energy, retro-themed celebration honoring 45 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy, community, and resilience in Central Ohio. This milestone year marks not just nearly five decades of advocacy, but…| Stonewall Columbus
Everything changed at 1:20 a.m. on June 28, 1969, when the New York city police barged into the Stonewall Inn. The Stonewall was operating without a liquor license at 51-53 Christopher Street in Manhattan. The N.Y. State Liquor Authority did not give out licenses to establishments that served gay patrons.…| Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus is aware of the encampment that has popped up in the evenings along the side of our property. We recognize that this is a reflection of a much […]| Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus Responds to the City’s Passage of an LGBTQ+ Commission Last night, history stood on the right side. On July 14, 2025—more than 40 years after Stonewall Columbus was […]| Stonewall Columbus
By Densil Porteous, Executive Director, Stonewall Columbus In June 2020, I stepped into to help guide Stonewall Columbus during one of the most pivotal times for our organization, our city, our Country, and our intersectional LGBTQ+ community. That moment was not only about managing leadership and organizational change at Stonewall,…| Stonewall Columbus
This June, Stonewall Columbus proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision on marriage equality—a landmark ruling affirming that love is love, and every individual deserves the […]| Stonewall Columbus
June 25, 2025 We are deeply concerned by the news that Equitas Health has paused all OHIV hotline and related services—such as the HIV/STI prevention hotline, condom distribution, at-home testing […]| Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus stands firmly against today's, June 18, decision by the United States Supreme Court upholding Tennessee’s harmful ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors. This ruling represents a dangerous setback for transgender youth nationwide, placing political agendas over the well-being, autonomy, and health of young people. Medical professionals overwhelmingly agree…| Stonewall Columbus
This past weekend, June 13 & 14, Stonewall Columbus witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of community solidarity and celebration at our Pride Festival & Resource Fair—and in the streets of downtown […]| Stonewall Columbus
To Our Pride Marchers: As we gather this Saturday for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March, we do so in the spirit of unity, visibility, and resistance. In a time when […]| Stonewall Columbus
We know many in our community are holding deep emotions right now. The recent protests in Los Angeles and the responses to those seeking justice and dignity have reignited feelings […]| Stonewall Columbus
Community, Happy Pride Month! This June, we gather not just to celebrate our vibrant and intersectional identities, but to recommit to the continued fight for our rights, visibility, and liberation. As we enter Pride Month, our theme—United in Power—feels especially resonant. We face renewed threats from legislation like Ohio’s House…| Stonewall Columbus
For over 40 years, Stonewall Columbus has been dedicated to serving the community with the support of generous donors like you. Stonewall Forward As we empower more members of our LGBTQ+ family to live out proudly, our organization must adapt to meet the dynamic and diverse needs of our evolving…| Stonewall Columbus
This year, as we embrace the theme “Live Out Loud!”, we reflect on the power of our collective voice and the strength found in our shared purpose. “Live Out Loud!” is not merely a theme; it is our mandate, a testament to the power of living authentically, of embracing our…| Stonewall Columbus
