Stonewall Columbus Trailblazers

02/08/2026

Mix, mingle and support The Center by joining us for our monthly Time Out Thursday a space for LGBTQ+ community members to pause and connect! Join us February 12th at The Center! ✨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Link in bio or go to: tinyurl.com/TOT-FEB12-SWC

02/06/2026

We had nearly 30 people Wednesday at the monthly Slammers’s Happy Hour. Join us for the next one on the 1st Wednesday in March at 4:30 pm for Complimentary pizza, smiles and friends!

09/19/2024

Come say hi...TONIGHT!

Mix. Mingle. Meet. Support the Center, and community, by joining us at the next Time Out Thursday! (Stonewall Center Birthday)

01/24/2024

Stonewall Columbus Statement on Ohio Senate’s Override of Governor DeWine’s Veto on HB68
https://stonewallcolumbus.org/stonewall-columbus-statement-on-ohio-senates-override-of-governor-dewines-veto-on-hb68/
Stonewall Columbus stands firmly against the Ohio Senate’s override of Governor DeWine’s veto on HB68, a measure that significantly undermines the rights and well-being of transgender individuals in our community. This action disregards the vital importance of gender-affirming care, recognized by medical professionals as essential to the health and survival of transgender youth.

As we have consistently advocated, decisions about medical care should be made by patients, their families, and their healthcare providers, not politicians. The Senate’s move not only infringes upon these personal freedoms but also threatens the safety and inclusivity of our sports programs.

We are deeply disappointed that the Ohio legislature has chosen to prioritize discrimination and politics over the health and equality of our citizens. Stonewall Columbus will continue to fight against this legislation and support the transgender community, reaffirming our commitment to advocacy, education, and the protection of all individuals’ rights.

The actions of the Ohio legislature in this instance are not just a rebuke to the transgender community but an alarm for all who believe in fairness and equality under the law. As we face this setback, we are reminded of the power of our voices and votes.

As the November 2024 elections approach, we urge everyone to recognize the weight of their civic responsibilities. We call on our community members to ensure their voter registrations are current, to educate themselves on the stances of their representatives, and to vote with the rights and dignities of all in mind.

We urge our accomplices, allies, supporters, and community members to join us, to stand in solidarity with those affected, and to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions.

To our community most directly impacted by this politicizing of their identities we see you, we support, and we will continue to stand with you.

[This statement can be accredit to Stonewall Columbus’ Executive Director, Densil Porteous]

Stonewall Columbus stands firmly against the Ohio Senate's override of Governor DeWine's veto on HB68, a measure that significantly undermines the rights and well-being of transgender individuals in our community. This action disregards the vital importance of gender-affirming care, recognized by me...

07/31/2023

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11/20/2022

"Our thoughts and concerns are with the individuals families, friends, and community impacted by this senseless act at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO–we mourn the lives lost.."

Our thoughts and concerns are with the individuals families, friends, and community impacted by this senseless act at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO--we mourn the lives lost. From the Pulse shooting to youth suicides and anti-trans violence across the country, our community has suffered terribly as....

04/22/2022

Today's doesn't go too far back - here's a shot of our Trailblazers participants during yesterday's tour of the Ohio State Supreme Court.
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04/09/2022

Following a week of communicating with numerous collaborators and partners, including verbal statements and written calls for action in response to Ohio House Bill 616, Stonewall Columbus has released our official statement, vehemently opposing Monday's proposed bill. Here is a link to the statement, which includes links to the several calls for action and statements given by Stonewall leadership throughout this past week.
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https://stonewallcolumbus.org/blog/
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We ask our community to contact your elected officials, let them know this legislation is not something we support. Identify your Ohio representative and find their contact information using this District Map: https://ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map
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04/04/2022

Week one of April means that we're a quarter way into 2022 - can you believe?! Here are some highlights from Q1 here at the Center:
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Image 2: We were joined by Brandon Chapman (he/him) from Columbus Public Health & Michael Corey (he/him) from the Human Services Chamber for the January edition of where they shared more information about the Omicron variant of COVID-19
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Image 3: Our Trailblazers are always getting into some fun - here are snapshots of two of the many events they hosted over the last three months.
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Image 4: Our gallery space was filled to the brim with art from local creators in the Le****ns Benefitting the Arts show that ran from February 25 through this past Saturday, April 2.
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Image 5: We were honored to host the Ohio HRC Board members from Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati for their first in person gathering in over 2 years!
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Image 6: As part of the ongoing, collaborative Patient Empowerment Series with Equitas Health Institute, we continued the series where we left off in 2021 with another session dedicated to uplifting the experiences of Black women living with HIV.
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Image 7: As one of our Partners in Residence, Brothers in Unity hosted several events, including their Paint & No Sip brunch in March with their Brothers Who Brunch program.
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Image 8: The Center came ALIVE during the Nurturing Ourselves, Healing Ourselves health & wellness fair for Le***an, Q***r, & Same Gender-Loving Women - we are grateful to have collaborated with Equitas Health Institute, Le****ns Benefiting the Arts, and the Women's Fund for this amazing event.
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Image 9: Our Executive Director, Densil (he/they) joined a panel at King Ave Church on Sunday, March 27 for a panel about the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ identities.
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Image 10: We learned a bit more about cryptocurrency and NFTs with the help of our collaborators at First Commonwealth Bank during our latest Financial Education session.
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01/04/2022

EVENT CANCELED!!

HAPPY HOUR AT SLAMMER'S!

JANUARY 5 - CANCELED

DUE TO THE RECENT SURGE IN COVID CASES, WE ARE CANCELING THE HAPPY HOUR THIS WEDNESDAY.

AS SENIORS, WE DON’T WANT TO RISK BREAKTHROUGH INFECTIONS.

PLEASE KEEP TUNED FOR ANY OTHER CHANGES IN THE TRAILBLAZER SCHEDULE.

12/21/2021