You Are Ohio's #OneTrueVoice

You Are Ohio’s #OneTrueVoice

Here’s some featured snapshots from the state’s favorite LGBTQ+ events and hangouts!

Keynote presentation by Stu Maddox and Joe Applebaum.

Photo by Jeff Skinner.

Welcome speech by Summit organizer Jerry Mallicoat.

Photo by Jeff Skinner.

Welcome screen at the LGBT Aging Summit.

Photo by Jeff Skinner.

Miami Valley LGBT Horizons of Aging Summit

February 11-12

Hosted by presenting sponsors Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton and United Church Homes at the Sinclair Conference Center, this inaugural two-day event highlighted the journey for equality and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and offers opportunities to learn how to help ensure affirmed abundant aging for this underserved population. Presentations included a film screening of Gen Silent with filmmaker Stu Maddox, an address by Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey of AARP, breakout sessions covering healthcare and social justice issues for LGBTQ+ older adults, and performances by The Rubi Girls and the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus.

March Networking Night at White Horse Vapor.

Photo by Mike Miller.

Community members networking with the Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio.

Photo by Mike Miller.

March Networking Night with the Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio

March 13

The Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio hosts a networking night on the second Wednesday of every month. March’s networking night was held at White Horse Vapor. Networking Nights are a great way for community members to talk with the Chamber’s officers and board members, and network with other equality-minded community members and business owners.