This Week’s Stonewall Columbus Pride Update

Find out what is happening this week for pride! Read more

Stonewall Columbus Announces 3000 Steps

Stonewall Columbus is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Over 100,000 marchers will take 3000 steps from Goodale Park to Bicentennial Park on Saturday June 24th. Each step is to support gay, lesbian and transgendered human equal rights. Supporters can contribute by pledging to walk or donating directly at 3000steps.com. This event generates over $10 million in tourism dollars for our state capital.

OSU President Karen Holbrook and OSU, USG President Ryan Fournier Named Grand Marshals

Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce the selection of Ohio State University President Dr. Karen Holbrook and Ohio State University Student Government President Ryan Fournier as Grand Marshal’s for this year’s Pride Holiday Parade and Festivities. Read more

Stonewall Columbus Celebrates Local Gay History

Did you ever wonder what GLBT life was like 20 years ago, 50 years ago?

• Gay and lesbian bars were few, located in the worst parts of town and frequently raided by the police
• People were actually arrested for being dressed in clothing that did not correspond with their biological gender
• A couple who wished to rent an apartment together had to tell the landlord they were related to each other
• Private house parties were a predominant way to socialize and GLBT people met through complicated private social networks
• The secret language of glances and covert meeting places was the norm
• The GLBT community was small enough to be a community where almost everyone knew each other Read more
  

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