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
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Columbus, OH — [May 21, 2025] — Stonewall Columbus is thrilled to announce the headlining performers for the 2025 Pride Saturday mainstage celebration: Bronze Avery, Figgy Baby, and Bitch. These […]| Stonewall Columbus
As we prepare to celebrate Pride Month and all the resilience and joy it represents, we must remember that Pride is also about community—and how we show up for one another in times of need. We want to share that one of our staff members, Cass Helm, a beloved Pride…| Stonewall Columbus
As we head into Pride Month, let us be clear: Stonewall Columbus stands unequivocally against Ohio House Bill 249—a dangerous and discriminatory piece of legislation that seeks to restrict public […]| Stonewall Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH (May 2025) — Stonewall Columbus is proud to host their annual Pride Brunch—a cornerstone celebration of Pride Month in Central Ohio—on June 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention […]| Stonewall Columbus
At Stonewall Columbus, we believe that Pride belongs to the people—all people who are committed to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. Our Pride March is open to LGBTQ+ affirming […]| 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