Blog 3/25/24
Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) celebrates trans people while honoring the progress and resilience of the community.
It is more important than ever that we celebrate, honor, and elevate our transgender and gender-nonconforming siblings. In the United States, state legislators introduced over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2023. And in 2024, the numbers look just as troubling. The Ohio Senate already passed House Bill 68, a ban on gender-affirming medical care for trans minors.
Gender-affirming care is life-saving care. And at Equitas Health, we are doing everything we can to protect it in Ohio. For resources, calls to action, and updates on the fight to #ProtectGAC, please visit ProtectGAC.EquitasHealth.com.
This Trans Day of Visibility, Equitas Health is especially proud to support and be a part of these community resource and celebration events.
Let’s celebrate the power of trans visibility!
Akron Trans Day of Visibility Celebration
MAR 29 | 6 – 9 PM | FREE
A family-friendly evening featuring community awards, raffles from local businesses, crafts, a clothing pop-up, food, and more! Learn more.
Bounce Innovation Hub | 526 S. Main St. | Akron, OH 44311
Trans Day of Visibility Block Party
MAR 30 | 4 – 7 PM | FREE
Join us to celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere. We’ll have speakers, performances, a community art project, resources, and more! Learn more.
Queer in Canton Community Center Parking Lot | 2663 Cleveland Ave. NW | Canton, OH 44709
Transgender Wellness Summit
MAR 29 | 2 – 6 PM | FREE
Organizations from all over Cincinnati and surrounding areas will come together for a trans affirming resource and service fair! Attend gender-affirming workshops and panels from trans elders. Get free resources and connected to care. Learn more.
Nippert West North | 2700 Bearcat Way | Cincinnati, OH 45221
Margie’s Hope Trans Day of Visibility Event
MAR 30 | 5 – 8 PM
Join Margie’s Hope as we celebrate the achievements of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals. Learn more.
LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland | 6705 Detroit Ave. | Cleveland, OH 44102
T.E.A. Time Tarot with Mozaic
MAR 29 | 4 – 6 PM | FREE
Join Queer Behavior & Mozaic for a special edition of T.E.A. Time Tarot honoring Trans Day of Visibility! Talk about pleasure & whole-body wellness and trans visibility & activism. Relax with a guided meditation & tarot card-making session. Learn more.
Equitas Health King-Lincoln | 750 E. Long St. | Columbus, OH 43203
TDOV: Storytelling and Open Mic
MAR 29 | 6 – 9 PM | FREE
In celebration of the Trans Day of Visibility, the Center for Belonging and Social Change is partnering with Central Ohio’s T-Talks for a community storytelling event. This event will feature speakers from the local trans community and an open mic. Anyone in the community can share their story. Light refreshments provided. Learn more.
Fawcett Center | Clinton Room | 2400 Olentangy River Rd. | Columbus, OH 43210
Name & Gender Change Legal Clinic and Resource Event
MAR 30 | 11 AM – 2 PM | FREE
A resource fair with Black Trans Men of Ohio! Get assistance with resource navigation, such as gender-affirming letters request, and one-on-one legal assistance for name and gender marker change. There will be networking, a clothes closet, HIV testing, and more! Learn more.
Stonewall Columbus | 1160 N. High St. | Columbus, OH 43201
Cougar Closet Pop-Up Shop
APR 1 | 8 AM – 7 PM* | FREE
A FREE pop-up shop where trans and gender non-conforming Columbus State students, employees, and family members can browse, try on, and take home gender-affirming clothing and accessories. Drop by and shop, or schedule an appointment here.
*Shop by appointment: 8 – 10 AM
*Drop-in “shopping” experience: 10 AM – 7 PM
Nestor Hall | Room 017 | 488 Mt. Vernon Ave. | Columbus, OH 43215
Let’s Be Visible | A TDOV Panel
APR 3 | 3:30 – 5 PM | FREE
Join Columbus State Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for a panel discussion with members of the trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community who will talk about their experiences and the very essence of what makes us unique. You must be a Columbus State student, staff, or family member to register. Learn more.
WD | Room 430 | 499 Grove St. | Columbus, OH 43215
See Us! A Trans Day of Visibility Gathering
MAR 30 | 1 – 4 PM | FREE
A gathering for trans folx and families in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility. There will be activities for kids, music, food trucks, speakers, and more. Learn more.
Yellow Cab Tavern | 700 E. 4th St. | Dayton OH 45402
Trans Day of Visibility at Grindhrs Coffee & Community
MAR 29 | 6 – 8 PM
Join EqualityToledo and celebrate the trans community during an evening of art, performances, and storytelling. Learn more.
Grindhrs Coffee & Community | 625 Adams St. | Toledo, OH 43604
8th Annual Full Spectrum Bowling for Visibility
MAR 29 | 3:30 PM – 8 PM
Join Full Spectrum Community Outreach for an evening of bowling and pizza at the LGBTQ+ family-friendly Westside Bowl. Wear a white shirt to decorate with TransPride! Full Spectrum will cover the price of one hour of bowling. Get food and drinks at an additional cost. Bring the whole family! Learn more.
Westside Bowl | 2617 Mahoning Ave. | Youngstown, OH 44509
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Equitas Health, Ohio’s largest LGBTQ+ and HIV-serving healthcare organization, has announced new officers on the Board of Trustees. Susan McManus (she/her), vice president of business solutions marketing at Nationwide, will serve as Board chair for a one-year term through July 2025.
Blog 3/29/24
Equitas Health is pleased to announce that a collective bargaining agreement has been reached with Equitas Health Workers United Local #6609. Members of the bargaining unit voted this week, and the result was resounding support for ratification of the agreement.
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Public Statement 9/21/24
Our focus remains on integrating our programs to better serve historically neglected communities, always with an understanding of the unique and intersectional needs of the diverse LGBTQ+ population.
