Ohio – JAC Stringer

Surviving Here: A letter for Bryn Kelly

Posted on 01/15/2016 by JAC

The trans community has lost a talented, intelligent, and beautiful person. Bryn Kelly was an artist, a musician, a singer, an activist, a writer, a […]

Writings

Fixing Society: Leelah Alcorn, Cis Allyship, and Trans Erasure

Posted on 12/29/2015 by JAC

*Trigger Warning* This post discusses systematic violence and suicide. I have placed a *TW* a few sentences before text that could be especially triggering. Please […]

Midwest GenderQueer

Cincinnati Pride Continue’s a Tradition of Intimidation and Ignorance

Posted on 06/27/2015 by JAC

I am disappointed to see that even with plenty of strong, capable organizers on staff, Cincinnati Pride continues to value it’s own ‘pride’ over that of […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues

Heartland Trans Wellness Group, midwest transgender

Stepping down from Heartland Trans* Wellness Group; New adventures await!

Posted on 06/25/2015 by JAC

Friends, it is with joy and pride that I announce that I am stepping down from my post as the Director of Heartland Trans Wellness […]

Where is MWGQ

Trans Community Disappointed in City’s Response to Police LGBT Newsletter

Posted on 02/03/2015 by JAC

Op Ed originally posted on the Cincinnati and Kentucky Enquirer’s website, February 2nd, 2015. “Last week, Cincinnati Police LGBT Liaison Officer Angela Vance was publicly reprimanded […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues, Trans/GenderQueer

Why I Didn’t Jump: What I wish I told Leelah Alcorn

Posted on 01/08/2015 by JAC

*Trigger Warning* This post discusses suicidal thoughts and suicide. Details are minimal, but I have placed a *TW* in front of a paragraph that may be […]

Community Issues, Trans/GenderQueer

Midwest GenderQueer Booking for 2012-2013 Tour!

Posted on 09/24/2012 by JAC

It’s that time of year again! Summer is over and I’m getting ready to bounce out into the world with lots of activisty presentations, performances, […]

Where is MWGQ

A reminder: We are not alone

Posted on 03/12/2012 by JAC

I was just very pleasantly surprised by a fellow human being. This evening I was very suddenly tossed into a resources search for a local community member […]

Community Issues, Trans/GenderQueer, Warm Fuzzies

Ohio Queer Youth Bullied, Beaten; Who is Fighting Back?

Posted on 11/04/2011 by JAC

October 17th, in Chillicothe, Ohio a teenage boy was jumped and brutally beaten by his classmates because of his perceived queer sexual orientation. One boy attacked the […]

Activism & Politics, Community Issues

Mind the Gap! – A Drag Uproar takes Ohio!

Posted on 10/21/2011 by JAC

I am so excited for this weekend and co-producing Mind the Gap! – A Drag Uproar. This international show is going to rock the Midwest […]

Performance & Drag