Stonewall Columbus Pride Guide 2023

PURPOSE.

PASSION.

POWER. STONEWALL PRIDE 2023

STONEWALLCOLUMBUS.ORG/PRIDE/ FEATURING

ALLI BELLAIRS (HOST)

2023 PARTON OF PRIDE

AUSTIN ARMACOST (CO-HOST)

SIENA LIGGINS

MARIAH COUNTS CALEB MIKAYLA DENISE ROBINSON

2023 LEADERS OF PRIDE

SHERI TURNER

WAHRU CLEVELAND

GLORIA MCCAULEY

TUNDE OLANIRAN

LINDA SCHULER

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2023 ALLY OF THE YEAR

STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 CENTRAL OHIO ALLY OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS)

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) Stonewall Columbus is grateful for the ongoing support of American Electric Power (AEP). AEP has been a strong ally and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, both within the company and in the broader community. Their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has helped to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment. AEP's generosity and support have been instrumental in advancing the mission of Stonewall Columbus and promoting equality and acceptance for all.

POWERING FORWARD Embracing brighter futures, together. aep.com/community

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A LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY FIFTY YEARS AGO, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK'S GREENWICH VILLAGE SPARKED A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN HISTORY. THE STONEWALL UPRISING WAS BORN OUT OF A REFUSAL TO SURRENDER TO YET ANOTHER POLICE RAID ON THE STONEWALL INN. IN THAT ACT OF REBELLION AGAINST A SYSTEM THAT DENIED THEIR EXISTENCE, THEY IGNITED THE MODERN MOVEMENT FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS. THE 1969 STONEWALL UPRISINGS WERE NOT JUST PROTESTS AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY; THEY REPRESENTED THE COLLECTIVE FRUSTRATION OF A COMMUNITY SUBJECTED TO INJUSTICE. THIS YEAR, AS WE GATHER TO FOR THE STONEWALL COLUMBUS 2023 PRIDE FESTIVAL AND MARCH, OUR THEME RESONATES: “PURPOSE. PASSION. POWER.” PURPOSE REMINDS US THAT LGBTQ+ PRIDE IS NOT JUST A PERSONAL JOURNEY; IT IS PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY. WHILE LGBTQ+ HISTORY HAS OFTEN BEEN OVERLOOKED, WE MUST WORK TO SHARE THE STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE SHAPED OUR NATION'S NARRATIVE. THE STONEWALL UPRISING ITSELF IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY—A PROTEST AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY AND AN OUTCRY AGAINST THE INJUSTICES FACED BY THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. PASSION DRIVES US TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE PRIDE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT OUR CELEBRATION OF PRIDE HAS NOT ALWAYS BEEN INCLUSIVE OF ALL MARGINALIZED INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITIES. AS WE CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND FIGHT FOR EQUITY AND LIBERATION, WE STRIVE TO UPLIFT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITHIN OUR DIVERSE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. OUR PASSION LIES IN EMBRACING AND EMPOWERING ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED. POWER IS OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH. THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ENCOMPASSES A TAPESTRY OF IDENTITIES—RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, AGE, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND DIFFERENT ABILITIES. OVER THE PAST FIFTY-FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE OVERCOME IMMENSE CHALLENGES, FROM FIGHTING SODOMY LAWS TO BATTLING THE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC, CHALLENGING DISCRIMINATORY MARRIAGE LAWS, AND ADVOCATING FOR PROTECTIONS UNDER TITLE VII. IN THE FACE OF BIGOTRY, OUR PERSISTENCE ENDURES AND EMPOWERS US.

INDEX 2 CENTRAL OHIO ALLY OF THE YEAR (BUSINESS) 3 WELCOME FROM BOARD AND STAFF 6 STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 HONOREES 23 STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 PATRON OF PRIDE CALEB MIKAYLA GOINS-ROBINSON 24 GRAB A DRINK & GO GREEN 25 MARCH PATH 26-27 ENTERTAINMENT 28 VIP LOUNGE 29 TRAILBLAZERS & FAMILY 30 GET THE GEAR! 32 BE SAFE, BE NEIGHBORLY 46 2023 CORNERSTONE AWARDEES 47 KEEP YOURSELF SAFE! 48 ABOUT STONEWALL 49 STONEWALL & PRIDE TEAMS 50 THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!

WE MUST NOT FORGET THAT DISCRIMINATION STILL EXISTS IN OUR STATE. LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS CAN BE DENIED HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND BASIC RIGHTS SOLELY BECAUSE OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. THIS FUELS OUR DETERMINATION TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD AND STAND ALONGSIDE OUR BIPOC AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE STAND UNITED IN DEMANDING INCLUSION, FULL ENFRANCHISEMENT, AND EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW. AS WE GATHER, LET US HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR A MORE JUST AND EQUAL SOCIETY— FOR THOSE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIBERATION. TOGETHER, WE CELEBRATE THE PROGRESS WE HAVE MADE AND RECOGNIZE THE WORK THAT LIES AHEAD. WE CREATE SAFER SPACES FOR ALL WHO WILL FOLLOW, LIVING AUTHENTICALLY AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY. IN OUR DIVERSITY, WE FIND STRENGTH, AND IN THIS MOMENT, WE RAISE OUR VOICES AND PROUDLY DECLARE PRIDE IS OUR PURPOSE, PASSION, AND POWER! HAPPY PRIDE! -STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND STAFF

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2023 HONOREES

MARK MILLER

STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 LINDA SCHULER SERVICE AWARD

MARK MILLER Dedicated on the occasion of her 75th birthday, May 25, 2021, the Linda Schuler Service Award was created in honor of Linda Schuler in recognition and celebration of her many years of service to Stonewall Columbus and the local Columbus LGBTQ+ community. For years Linda committed herself to ensuring there is a place for our community’s trailblazers by facilitating our Trailblazers program and served tirelessly as the Pride March Chair bringing to march to it’s well over 10,000 participants. In 2021 the Stonewall Board of Trustees was honored to recognize Linda Schuler as the inaugural recipient of the Linda Schuler Service award. An award created to recognize a trailblazing longtime volunteer who selflessly promotes acceptance and community.

For many years Mark has dedicated himself to the LGBTQ+ community here in Columbus and across the region through his engagement with Stonewall Columbus. As a volunteer, member, and donor - with a wonderful gift that helped support the new Stonewall building. Prior to her passing Mark worked closely with Linda Schuler to help steward the Stonewall Trailblazer program to what it is today.

GLORIA McCAULEY

LINDA SCHULER

WAHRU CLEVELAND

SHERI TUNER

STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 LEADERS OF PRIDE

GLORIA MCCAULEY • LINDA SCHULER WAHRU CLEVELAND • SHERI TURNER The Stonewall Columbus Leader(s) of Pride recognizes an individual, or individuals, who use their voice(s) to speak up and out - boldly and loudly in support of members of the LGBTQ+ community in Columbus, Ohio and beyond.

Nominees must have somehow inspired some form of collective action in or around the Central Ohio LGBTQ+ community.

Part of the power of our fight is its history. In 2022 the Columbus community, and our fight, lost some great warriors, creators of history, and this year we are honored to recognize Gloria McCauley, Sharon (Sheri) A. Turner, Linda Schuler, B. “Wahru” Cleveland and a generation of LGBTQ+ elders who laid the foundation for us to be emboldened to dream bigger dreams than they could have ever imagined as our Leaders of Pride for 2023.

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Where you belong At JPMorgan Chase, we’re dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees, clients, partners and communities worldwide.

Learn more at jpmorganchase.com/LGBTQ © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do Our reason is you.

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We’re continually focused on advancing a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world. It’s why we embrace all in, all included at Bread Financial and proudly support Stonewall Columbus 2023.

Our PRIDE Business Resource Group is all in and excited to march alongside associate allies and network with future team members.

Together, let’s let love win.

Learn more at breadfinancial.com

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A Place Where YOU Belong.

Together, let’s continue to celebrate diversity, promote equality, and create a better, more inclusive world for all.

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LGBTQIA HEALTHCARE

Equality is

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Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is proud to support Stonewall Columbus Pride 2023.

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) helps older adults and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible. We have the knowledge and experience to connect you to the resources and services you need. COAAA is your connection to care.

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PROUD SPONSOR OF THE STONEWALL COLUMBUS PRIDE FESTIVAL

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PATRON OF PRIDE STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 PATRON OF PRIDE

CALEB MIKAYLA GOINS-ROBINSON A.K.A MIKAYLA DENISE The Stonewall Columbus Patron of Pride recognizes an individual who ensures the community is not only present but seen and does so by simply living their truth—out loud and proud.

Caleb Mikalyla was part of The Trans Visibility Project that was recognized as Stonewall’s 2022 Leaders of Pride. In the winter of 2022 Goins Robinson was part of a group that was protested because they simply aimed to read stories to children at a community church. And while it may seem that in 2022 Caleb Mikayla was being noticed for simply being who they are - they’ve been being Caleb Mikayla and making an impact in the community well before 2022.

An advocate in the LGBTQ+ health equity space, a community educator, and a drag entertainer. Caleb Mikayla Goins Robinson is a recognized, and awarded, drag pageant queen—in and out of state.

Caleb feels that telling the story of their experience living with HIV is the best way to effect change when it comes to both public awareness and local, state and national legislation.

In 2018, they helped establish Ohio’s first community center for young LGBT people of color.

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GRAB A DRINK & GO GREEN

GO GREEN! AS PART OF OUR GO GREEN INITIATIVE, WE ARE WORKING WITH OUR SPONSORS TO PLACE RECYCLING CONTAINERS AROUND THE PARK SO THAT WE CAN STAY GREEN WHILE WE CELEBRATE THE COMMUNITY! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO SUPPORT OUR GO GREEN INITIATIVE BY BEING RESPONSIBLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY PATRONS OF PRIDE 2023!

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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURED ENTERTAINERS

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VESPERTEEN AMBER KNICOLE MAIN STAGE HOST

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ALLI BELLAIRS

MAIN STAGE COHOST AUSTIN ARMACOST

TUNDE OLANIRAN

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MAIN STAGE

RED [SPACE] FRIDAY, JUNE 16 PURPOSE. PASSION. POWER. DRAG BALL! 4:00PM - 10:00PM DESIREE MONROE (HOST) DJ: PILZ

CATEGORIES:

GRAND PRIZE

MINI GRAND PRIZE

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BEST DRESSED

HAND PERFORMANCE BIZARRE

COMMENTATOR VS. COMMENTATOR SATURDAY, JUNE 17 PURPOSE. PASSION. POWER. DRAG! 11:00AM

1:00PM

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PURPOSE. DESIREE MONROE & HEAUX'TELL ONASSIS (HOST) HIGH VOLTAGE DANCE TEAM LAILA GRACE COUTURE EDEN APPLE • SILVER ALEXANDER SO HAPPY LYNX • AJ QUIN WEST AMORA ROSE • MAYA BIZNESS JAY RODRIGUEZ • MAJA JERA DESTINY GISELLE • ROBYN DACULTYRE MANIFEST DESTINY PANEL. MY BODY MY CHOICE DISPELLING OF HIV HOSTED BY DESIREE MONROE & THE REIGNING MISS OHIO'S COMMUNITY PANELIST / COMMANDER SINNS • RASHAWN ANDERSON • WILLIAM STEWART • MARTEZ PEMPTON PASSION. DESIREE MONROE/MAKAYLA DENISE ISAAC ISMAEL • LAILA GRACE COMMANDER SINNS • CHERRY POPPINS GAIA NATURI • TRACIE LORDS AVA AURORA FOXX • MIMI SHARP KEYANNA DIAMOND • SASHA F MIZRAHE POWER. DESIREE MONROE & ISAAC ISMAEL PANDORA FOXX • BIANCA BOUVIER TRACIE LORDS • LAILA GRACE HEAUX'TELL • ISAAC ISMEAL BRISTER|BRISTER & DESIREE MONROE (HOST) KALONTE • 222 BREE • BIG E DOT • VICWIN SLIM LOYALTY • GISELLE • DESIREE MONROE

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 ALLIES & ACCOMPLICES 4:00PM - 10:00PM HOSTED BY AMBER NICOLE WITH VESPERTEEN @ 8:45PM SATURDAY, JUNE 17

11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 2:10PM 3:00PM 3:45PM 4:45PM 5:45PM 6:45PM

PURPOSE. PASSION. POWER. CELEBRATE! DJ CRYS CLASSICS TUNDE OLANIRAN ETHAN SOZA COLUMBUS GAY MENS CHORUS COLUMBUS WOMEN'S CHORUS MARIAH COUNTS TREY PEARSON CHANDLER CARTER SIENA LIGGINS

DJ DECK FRIDAY, JUNE 16 4:00PM MATT PERSAUD 5:00PM DJ CRYS CLASSICS 6:00PM INDUSTRIAL BADGER 7:00PM GONZO 8:00PM NISCHEL SONI 9:00PM GOVAN JONES SATURDAY, JUNE 17 11:00AM MATT PERSAUD 12:00PM CODY CARTER 1:00PM INDUSTRIAL BADGER 2:00PM DOUGGERT 3:00PM GONZO 4:00PM NEGAT1VE5PACE 5:00PM MJO 6:00PM DJ ALOHA 7:00PM DJ TRUESKILLS 8:00PM DJIAMUNECC

HEAUX'TELL ONASSIS

RED [SPACE] HOSTS

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PRIDE LOUNGE

Pizzuti Collection of CMOA (AKA THE RAINBOW ROOM!)

JUNE 17 12PM – 6PM Located at the corners of Park and Russell The Pizzuti Collection of Columbus Museum of Art's Pride Lounge offers an opportunity to take a break from the crowds, enjoy a beverage (or two) from our friends at Middle West Spirits, grab a snack, enjoy air conditioning, and enjoy indoor restroom facilities--all just adjacent Goodale Park.

This space is limited to sponsors, those who donated $600 via the Pride Champion process, and those who donate $100 at the door.

Event is 21 and over unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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TRAILBLAZERS & FAMILY TRAILBLAZER LOUNGE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

LGBTQA ADULTS 50+ OUTINGS / THEATER / WORKSHOPS / TRAVEL / SOCIALIZE JOIN THE STONEWALL TRAILBLAZERS LGBTQA 50+ GROUP FOR FUN AND INFORMATIVE ACTIVITIES!

stonewallcolumbus.org/trailblazers 614.299.7764

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YOU CAN PURCHASE PRIDE TAGS AT A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES HERE IN COLUMBUS, AT THE STONEWALL COLUMBUS TENT INSIDE THE FESTIVAL, ONLINE AT COLUMBUSPRIDE.ORG/STORE OR AT THE STONEWALL CENTER! A LIMITED NUMBER OF PRIDE TAGS ARE AVAILABLE. GET 'EM BEFORE THEY'RE GONE! LEARN ABOUT OUR PRIDE TAG PARTNERS AT: STONEWALLCOLUMBUS.ORG/PRIDETAGS

STOP BY THE STONEWALL TENT AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER OF STONEWALL COLUMBUS!

LOOKING FOR THE OFFICIAL COLUMBUS PRIDE APPAREL? YOU CAN FIND OFFICIAL PRIDE APPAREL ONLINE COLUMBUSPRIDE.ORG/STORE AFTER THE FESTIVAL + MARCH. GET YOUR OFFICIAL PRIDE MERCH NEXT TO THE STONEWALL TENT!

LIVE PROUD #liveforwardcbus

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VENDOR & FESTIVAL FUN D E AN N IQU CE! U S I S TH TP L A T MIS AR KE M DO N ’ G D OMIN R E AN C E L H E T W UT S TI C G ET O E FANTA M O G B TQ B U Y S S F RO M L E S UCT AN I P RO D D LY CO M P N S! N Z ATI O I FRIE N A O RG AN D

S HOP H U N DR E D S OF VE N DO RS A ND S P O N SO R S T H A SU P P O R T TH E LG T BT Q CO M M U N IT Y & G IVE BA C K!

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BE SAFE, BE NEIGHBORLY INCLUSIVE • KIND • THOUGHTFUL • RESPECTFUL • PROUD! As we celebrate 42 YEARS of our community’s PRIDE, please remember to stay safe!

There will be over 400,000 people passing through the festival and march during the course of the weekend we implore our community to be:

INCLUSIVE • KIND • THOUGHTFUL • RESPECTFUL • PROUD! The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival does not tolerate any form of favoritism, hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, marginalization and insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, caste, difference in ability or age. Stonewall Columbus does not accept sexism, racism, colorism, homophobia, biphobia, inter-phobia and transphobia or hostility, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, age discrimination, ableism as well as other and/or intersectional forms of discrimination.

In addition, Stonewall Columbus does not tolerate any acts of violence, abuse or harassment of any verbal, physical, sexual or other kind towards our employees, visitors, guests and partners.

Stonewall Columbus reserves the right to deny access to the festival, its facilities, events and venues without prior notice to anyone who violates these expectations of engagement.

Tips for an enjoyable experience: • OUTSIDE ALCOHOL AND COOLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED • PACE YOURSELF • STAY HYDRATED • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DRINK UNATTENDED • LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME • KEEP THE PARK AND COMMUNITY CLEAN • USE THE TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES

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• PARK LEGALLY • BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES • TAG YOUR BAG WITH YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Bag Tags available at the Stonewall Tent) • TAG YOUR CHILD WITH AN EMERGENCY CONTACT WRISTBAND (Wristbands available at the Stonewall Tent) • LISTEN TO PRIDE SECURITY – THEY ARE THERE TO KEEP US ALL SAFE • VACATE THE PARKS WHEN THE FESTIVAL CLOSES (Friday @ 10pm and Saturday at 8pm)

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God loves you [no exceptions]

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Find out more at EquitasHealth.com

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CELEBRATE PRIDE 2023 Express Love. Express Yourself. #ExpressTogether

GILEAD and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. © 2022 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. US-UNBC-0500 06/22

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Spreading joy in our communities.

Honda is committed to empowering our associates to get involved in the communities where we live and work.

To that end, we happily give our time and resources to support our families, neighbors and local communities.

By spreading joy, we help to make a positive impact in our communities – and across America.

Honda supports Stonewall Columbus in their mission to increase visibility, inclusion and connection for the LGBTQ+ community.

Learn more at csr.honda.com @TeamHondaCares

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YOUR GUIDE TO PARKING FOR PRIDE IN THE SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT With over 8,900 parking spaces in the Short North Arts District, including 680 parking meters, 6,000 non-metered on-street parking spaces, 2,250 garage parking spaces, parking has never been easier in the Short North Arts District.

Visit shortnorth.org/parking to learn all about our on-street and garage parking, transit options, how you can save on parking and more!

Photo: Bailey Lytle

GET A RIDE TO PRIDE

GARAGE PARKING

There are several public parking garages and surface lots in the Short North Arts District that are spread out and conveniently located throughout the District, offering hourly, daily, or monthly payment options.

SAVE ON GARAGE PARKING Park in one of four participating garages in the Short North Arts District and pay only $1 for the first hour if you enter the garage between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

ON-STREET + KIOSK PARKING The Short North Arts District has hundreds of on-street parking and parking kiosks spots throughout the city, perfect for any short or long term parking plans!

Central Ohio Transit Authority

This Pride month, you can ride COTA to and from the Short North Arts District and everywhere in between - at no cost to you!

Our new Short North C-pass program gives you monthly access to COTA’s fixed-route services at no fare.

Getting started is simple.

Visit www.cota.com/sna-c-pass to learn more

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Download the ParkColumbus App to your smartphone or mobile device before your visit to view available parking near you, as well as contactless parking payment for any kiosks and on-street parking spots.

SAVE ON KIOSK + ON-STREET PARKING Get $1 off on-street and kiosk parking with the ParkColumbus App. Scan the QR Code to access your unique validation code, parking + transit maps, and more OR visit shortnorth.org/parking

SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT The Short North Arts District is the Art + Soul of Columbus. In our community, we believe that diversity represents the differences among people, equity means fairness, regardless of differences, and inclusion is achieved for all through intentional engagement and welcoming behavior.

Learn more at shortnorth.org/ideainthesnad.

UPCOMING EVENTS

\ Learn more at https://shortnorth.org/ideainthesnad

Our vibrant and inclusive community is full of local art galleries, shopping, dining and more!

From new art exhibitions and performances to tastings and tours, there’s always something new and exciting happening in the Short North Arts District.

“Pride Circles” by Lisa McLymont *Located at Stonewall Columbus

Photo: Bailey Lytle

Scan the QR code to learn more about upcoming events in the District or visit shortnorth.org/events.

Photo: Bailey Lytle

SAVE ON PARKING IN THE SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT VISIT WWW.SHORTNORTH.ORG/PARKING TO LEARN MORE “Pride Circles” by Lisa McLymont

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At Huntington, we believe that the strongest communities are the ones in which every voice is heard. Because a diversity of perspective, experience and ideas just leads to better all-around outcomes for everyone. That’s why we’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. And that’s why we say to every customer and colleague who walks through our doors, Welcome.

Member FDIC. ⬢ ®, Huntington®, ⬢ Huntington® Welcome. are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. © 2023 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.

We Are Proud At Morgan Stanley, the diversity of our employees is one of our greatest strengths. By valuing diverse perspectives, we can better serve our cients and help employees achieve their personal best.

© 2023 Morgan Stanley

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The strongest connection is the one among all of us.

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2023 CORNERSTONE AWARDEES

TOM GROTE

TOM KATZENMEYER

MARY JO HUDSON

NANCY KRAMER

STONEWALL COLUMBUS’ 2023 CORNERSTONE AWARDEES

THOMAS GROTE, MARY JO HUDSON, TOM KATZENMEYER, & NANCY KRAMER

[STONEWALL BUILDS CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS]

Their leadership during the Stonewall Builds the capital campaign helped update and enhance Stonewall Columbus' LGBTQ+ community center. Thanks to their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, Stonewall was able to raise critically needed funds to update and expand Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ community center. Their vision and dedication have had a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals in our community, creating a safe and welcoming space where people can come together to connect, learn, and grow. Their generosity and support have helped to advance the cause of LGBTQ+ equality and acceptance, and we are deeply grateful for all that they have done.

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KEEP YOURSELF SAFE TAG YOUR BAG WE ARE ASKING FESTIVAL ATTENDEES TO EXTERNALLY TAG YOUR BAG IN AN EFFORT TO LESSEN THE NUMBER OF LOST OR UNATTENDED BELONGINGS AND TO KEEP THE FESTIVAL SAFE. BAG IDENTIFICATION TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE STONEWALL TENT. MAKE SURE THE TAG IS VISIBLE ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR BAG. THESE TAGS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT IF YOU FORGET YOUR BAG, IT WILL BE RETURNED SAFELY AND SWIFTLY TO YOU. IF YOU SEE AN UNATTENDED BAG, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CLOSEST VOLUNTEER OR SECURITY OFFICER.

TAG YOUR TOT IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE, TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS TO INDICATE EMERGENCY CONTACTS. PLEASE NOTE ALL EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND MEETING SPOTS ON IDENTIFICATION TAGS. IDENTIFICATION TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE STONEWALL TENT. MAKE SURE THE TAG IS SECURED TO YOUR CHILD OR PLACED IN A VISIBLE LOCATION ON THEIR CLOTHING. THESE LABELS WILL HELP ENSURE THE SWIFT RETURN OF YOUR CHILD SHOULD YOU BECOME SEPARATED.

PRIDE TEXT ALERTS! SIGN SIGN UP UP TODAY TODAY TO TO RECEIVE RECEIVE ALERTS & UPDATES FOR THE ALERTS & UPDATES FOR THE PARADE PARADE

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ABOUT STONEWALL COLUMBUS

MISSION. VISION. VALUES. HISTORY.

STONE WALL COLUM BUS SERVE S THE COMMU NITY YEAR ROUND, NOT JUST ON PRIDE WEEKE ND! WE PROVID E A COMMU NITY CENTE R THAT OFFER S PROGR AMMIN G AND SERVIC ES TO ENHAN CE THE WELL- BEING OF OUR DIVERS E COMMU NITY.

MISSION: INCREASE VISIBILITY, INCLUSION, AND CONNECTION FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. VISION: AN OHIO WHERE ALL OF US THRIVE. VALUES: HISTORY. VISIBILITY. INCLUSION. CONNECTION. ACCOUNTABILITY. STONEWALL COLUMBUS WAS FOUNDED IN 1981 WITH THE GOAL OF “INCREASING THE VISIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (GLBT) COMMUNITY.” DURING STONEWALL’S 40-YEAR EXISTENCE, COLUMBUS, AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY HAS CHANGED. THE CITY OF COLUMBUS IS NOW THE 14TH LARGEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION TO AN EVOLVING ARRAY OF PROGRAMS STONEWALL PRODUCES LAVENDER LISTINGS, A LISTING OF LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND COLUMBUS PRIDE; STARTED IN 1981 PRIDE NOW WELCOMES OVER 700,000 VISITORS TO THE COLUMBUS REGION. AS THE COMMUNITY HAS CHANGED SO HAS STONEWALL’S MISSION AND VISION–NOW TO “INCREASE VISIBILITY, INCLUSION, AND CONNECTION FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY SO WE SEE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL OF US THRIVE.” AS WE FORGE AHEAD, WE WILL… • ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR HISTORY AS WE BUILD OUR FUTURE BRICK BY BRICK; • BE VISIBLE, REMINDING THE WORLD THAT WE ARE STRONG, VITAL MEMBERS OF HUMANITY; • BE INCLUSIVE, BECAUSE WE KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LEFT OUT; • BE CONNECTED, LINKING NEEDS TO RESOURCES AND PEOPLE TO ONE ANOTHER; STAND UP FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND/OR EXPRESSION, SEX, AGE, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, MILITARY STATUS, FAMILIAL STATUS; OR DISABILITY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES STONEWALL AIMS TO BE AN ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF OUR LGBTQ+ RAINBOW, STONEWALL IS A VITAL HUB FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, THE STONEWALL CENTER WELCOMES OVER 10,000 VISITORS AND PROVIDES CONNECTIONS TO SERVICES FOR NEARLY 40,000 PEOPLE, PRIORITIZING PROGRAMS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US. STONEWALL IS PROUD TO HAVE 500+ VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNER WITH NUMEROUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO PROGRAMS LIKE THE TRAILBLAZERS AND PRIDE OUR STRATEGY WILL ALWAYS BE TO WORK CLOSELY WITH EXISTING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN SERVICES THAT WE CAN FILL AND CREATE TIMELY INITIATIVES WHERE STONEWALL’S COMMUNITY-WIDE REACH BRINGS ADDED VALUE. 48 | 2023 PRIDE GUIDE

STONEWALL COLUMBUS

STONEWALL COLUMBUS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

STAFF

DENSIL PORTEOUS (HE.THEY) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ZAC BOYER (THEY.THEM) DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & MARKETING

RONALD G. MURRAY (HE.HIM.HIS) PRESIDENT MISSY ANDERSON (SHE.HER.HERS) VICE-PRESIDENT

KATHY CROWE (SHE.HER.HERS) SR. COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS & CREATIVE SERVICES

TROY ALVARADO (HE.HIM.HIS) SECRETARY JIAMEI (JZ) KNOX-ZHANG (SHE.HER.HERS) TREASURER

JEANNE HEALD (SHE.HER.HERS) DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

STERLING CLEMMONS (SHE.HER.HERS) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON

CASSEY HELM (SHE.HER.HERS) MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS/ PRIDE EVENT COORDINATOR

TRUSTEES DR. TERRANCE BROOKS (HE.HIM.HIS) JEFFREY CARTER (HE.HIM.HIS) JULIA KLINGENBERG (SHE.HER.HERS)

SIERRA PRINCE (SHE.HER.HERS) MANAGER, BUSINESS & INFRASTRUCTURE/ PRIDE EVENT COORDINATOR

GREGORY L. PRICE (HE.HIM.HIS) K TERRY SMITH (THEY.THEM) MARSHALL TROXELL (HE.HIM.HIS) EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

LEO RODRIGUEZ (HE.THEY) COORDINATOR, MARKETING & BUSINESS

DENSIL R. PORTEOUS (HE.THEY) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRIDE STEERING COMMITTEE

LASHAYY WILLIAMS (SHE.HER.HERS) [HIV/STI] COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS NAVIGATOR

STAFF CASSEY HELM (SHE.HER.HERS) PRIDE EVENT COORDINATOR SIERRA PRINCE (SHE.HER.HERS) PRIDE EVENT COORDINATOR LEO RODRIGUEZ (HE.THEY) SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY OFFICERS

CHAIRS MARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRS CRAIG TURNER (HE.HIM.HIS) LYN “BUDDY” CONDICT (HE.HIM.HIS)

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STERLING CLEMMONS (SHE.THEY) BOARD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

TY CRENSHAW CHIEF OF SAFETY EMMA PARKER OFFICIAL PRIDE PHOTOGRAPHER

VENDOR CHAIR BRIAN RENDER (HE.HIM.HIS) ALEX VAN GULIJK (SHE.HER.HERS) BEVERAGE & ICE MANAGEMENT CHAIR JOANNE PLESCIA (SHE.HER.HERS) NESIP DALMIS (HE.HIM.HIS) VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT CHAIR JAMI PARKER (SHE.HER.HERS) CATHI CASTRO (SHE.HER.HERS) ACCESSIBILITY & PARKING CHAIR HELYN MARSHALL (SHE.HER.HERS) ELISE DEW (SHE.HER.HERS) 2023 PRIDE GUIDE | 49

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS!

THANK YOU! PREMIER

PRIDE 365–Stonewall Columbus’ work is propelled by a number of corporate partners who generously support our programs. We believe in long-term, win-win partnerships that help our corporate partners reach their goals while contributing to our mission and work. Through their gift of dollars and time these companies demonstrate a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community here in Central Ohio.

Do consider supporting these companies that support our community.

DIAMOND

PARTNER

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE ®

ALLY

MEDIA

Is your company looking to help uplift the LGBTQ+ community?

Contact info@stonewallcolumbus.org for more information.

As of 6/8/2023