Reporter at News 5 Cleveland
AKRON, Ohio — At the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center in Akron, organizers are putting a twist on their Juneteenth celebration by raising awareness, visibility and equity for all communities.
While Juneteenth calls for a celebration of freedom, commemorating when slavery was abolished in the U.S., Steve Arrington says it’s important to remember the struggles that continue in all marginalized communities, especially for LGBTQ+ people.But Arrington is hopeful the center’s efforts to bring the community together as one will empower people to be resilient in their fight.
This idea to sound off the alarm is a reason Scott Fullerton said he decided to partner with the resource center and use his reach as a podcast host. Fullerton’s 2500-mile cross-country trip, deemed ‘A Big Gay Road Trip,’ kicked off during the Bayard Rustin’s Juneteenth Pride Celebration, where he worked with Arrington to organize Wednesday’s event.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North County LGBTQ Resource Center calls for community's help to purchase bigger spaceFor eight years, the North County LGBTQ Resource Center has been working out of a small space in Oceanside. Now, the “little center that could” is hoping to purchase a new property on Apple Street — one with a history of service to the community.
Read more »
A new LGBTQ+ resource center is opening in Colorado SpringsDevan Karp is a Multimedia Journalist for KOAA News5 in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
Read more »
North County LGBTQ Resource Center fundraising to move into larger spaceNia Watson joined the ABC 10News team in July 2021. Nia is from Stone Mountain, Georgia. She graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia, with a B.A. in Digital and Broadcast Journalism.
Read more »
Deaf Pride aims to connect LGBTQ+, deaf communities and raise awarenessIt's a night where the community can come together to be their authentic selves. The public is welcome, to learn about and experience a mix of deaf and gay culture.
Read more »
Indy Deaf Pride aims to connect LGBTQ+, deaf communities and raise awarenessBen Benton may be hard of hearing but it’s easy to see he’s feeling the pride that comes with living as his authentic self unapologetically.
Read more »
Pride month also a time to raise mental health awareness of LGBTQ+ communityBeyond the celebrations, Pride month is also a time to raise awareness about mental health issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
Read more »