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 the community. For the second
Tag: pride
Pride, People, and PerseverancePride, People, and Perseverance
Pride’s over for another year, making this the week of recuperation for many local folks. I always need some downtime after Pride, but this year especially. Maybe it’s a result
Cincinnati Pride; Progress or Privilege?Cincinnati Pride; Progress or Privilege?
Today is my birthday, but I can’t say I’ve been looking forward to it – not because I’m upset about getting freakishly close to 30, but because of another event
Queers Not Too Proud for Pop-Culture Hand-OutsQueers Not Too Proud for Pop-Culture Hand-Outs
I am a proud person, but I have never really considered myself to be “proud” of being trans or genderqueer or queer or femme or disabled. However, I have always
‘Oh Canada’ for Queers‘Oh Canada’ for Queers
Just returned from a fantastic journey to Canada for Toronto Pride. I was invited by the awesome troupe the Royal Renegades of Columbus to perform with them and our friends
Cincinnati Pride or Privilege?Cincinnati Pride or Privilege?
Cincinnati Pride is approaching, and this year issues have gone beyond the usual problems with Pride. Pride is a cluster of issues, visibility, consumerism and corporatization, access, politics… but this
Pride; A DissectionPride; A Dissection
Columbus Pride was this past weekend- one of the largest prides in the Midwest. To start out the weekend I semi-butched it up with the troupe at the Royal Renegades’
How Inclusive is Queer Inclusive Healthcare?How Inclusive is Queer Inclusive Healthcare?
This year Columbus pride not only had HIV testing, but also Syphilis and Hep A & B vaccines. Awesomeness, for sure. I checked out the tent, curious to see if
Ohio “Gay” PrideOhio “Gay” Pride
Pride season has come, and gone. All queers going busily berserk for 30 days altogether: Always interesting. I gave a speech for Cincinnati’s pride, skillfully skipping the middle chunk of