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Rainbows and smiles appeared during the annual Pride in the Streets

by Destiny Torres

Chillicothe Gazette

June 27, 2026

Local changemaker inducted into the Pride Hall of Fame

by Shelby Reeves

Chillicothe Gazette

June 15, 2026

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Chillicothe celebrates pride month with PRIDE in the Streets

by Destiny Torres

Chillicothe Gazette

June 28, 2025

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"Pride is not a bumper sticker": First Capital PRIDE president talks what pride means

by Destiny Torres

Chillicothe Gazette

June 17, 2025

Second Monthly Chillicothe “Free Market” is Saturday

by Kevin Coleman

The Scioto Post

May 13, 2025

Game Changers: Stylist Gregory Routt believes in inclusivity

by Shelby Reeves

Chillicothe Gazette

March 7, 2025

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'I'm not staying silent', the trans community speak out on Trump's Executive Orders

by Destiny Torres

Chillicothe Gazette

March 5, 2025

Local United Way looks forward to a year of giving

by Shelby Reeves

Chillicothe Gazette

January 22, 2025

How one community is embracing diversity and building a drag scene in rural Ohio

by Megan Becker

The Buckeye Flame

December 26, 2023

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Chillicothe recognizes World AIDS Day

by Shelby Reeves

Chillicothe Gazette

December 5, 2023

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Chillicothe celebrates LGBTQ+ pride

by Megan Becker

Chillicothe Gazette

August 20, 2023

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Local man supports transgender community through haircare

by Megan Becker

Chillicothe Gazette

April 16, 2023

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Start a book club and #GetLibraryCarded this month

by Liz Gibbons-Camp

Chillicothe Gazette

September 11, 2022

The 2022 Pride Festival Comes to Chillicothe This Weekend

by Jeremy Newman

The Scioto Post

August 15, 2022

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Chillicothe and Ross County Library LGBTQ+ book club creates safe, inclusive space

by Megan Becker

Chillicothe Gazette

June 16, 2022

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LGBTQ Pride Month celebrated in Chillicothe

by Shelby Reeves

Chillicothe Gazette

June 15, 2022

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Popular sold out drag show returns to Chillicothe brewery this month

by Derek Myers

Scioto Valley Guardian

April 15, 2022

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LGBTQ+ supporters protest Huntington school board firing gay substitute teacher

by Megan Becker

Chillicothe Gazette

April 12, 2022

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Gay teacher in Ohio says he was fired after explaining, handing out rainbow bracelet to HS students

by Muri Assunção

New York Daily News

April 2, 2022

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Gay substitute teacher says he was fired after handing out Pride bracelets to students

by Tiffany Anthony

CNN

April 1, 2022

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Gay substitute teacher dismissed from Huntington for violation of board policy

by Megan Becker

Chillicothe Gazette

March 31, 2022

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Gay teacher sacked for explaining to pupils why he was wearing a pride bracelet

by Kieren Williams

The Mirror UK

March 30, 2022

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Gay Ohio teacher fired for discussing Pride bracelet

by Zachary Jarrell

Los Angeles Blade

March 30, 2022

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Ohio Teacher Fired For Passing Out Pride Bracelets

by John Riley

Metro Weekly

March 30, 2022

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Gay Ohio Teacher Fired After Explaining Pride Bracelet to Students

by Alex Cooper

The Advocate

March 29, 2022

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Chillicothe area gay teacher loses job after he gives Pride bracelets to students

by Lu Ann Stoia

ABC6

March 28, 2022

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Huntington Schools Fires Teacher Over “Community Complaints” Directly Related to LGBTQIA+ Conversations

by Jeremy Newman

The Scioto Post

March 26, 2022

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When their Pride Week got postponed, these Ohio LGBTQ+ students immediately stood up to get it back

by Ken Schneck

The Buckeye Flame

November 19, 2021

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Zane Trace school board allows LGBTQ club to hold Pride Week after social media-driven controversy

by Justin Reutter

Chillicothe Gazette

November 18, 2021

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LGBTQ “Pride Week” spurs controversy within Ross Co. school district

byJay Salley

Scioto Valley Guardian

November 16, 2021

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LGBTQ pride in rural Ohio: Jess Bowen, Chillicothe's 'Drag King,' finds support, solidarity

by Céilí Doyle

The Columbus Dispatch

September 9, 2021

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First Capital PRIDE march returns to downtown Chillicothe

by Toria Barnhart

Chillicothe Gazette

August 22, 2021

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Abomination to acceptance: Pike County native discovers the meaning of pride years after coming out

by Toria Barnhart

Chillicothe Gazette

June 30, 2021

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Sticking together: First Capital Pride campaign symbolizes unity in downtown Chillicothe

by Toria Barnhart

Chillicothe Gazette

June 27, 2021

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First Capital PRIDE Coalition completes successful first year as an organization

by Toria Barnhart

Chillicothe Gazette

June 25, 2020

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Across the Midwest, Smaller Communities Are Celebrating Pride on Their Own Terms

by Bob Vitale

them.us

December 9, 2019

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A new organization dedicated to local LGBTQ issues has formed in Chillicothe

by Toria Barnhart

Chillicothe Gazette

July 22, 2019

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