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By Tedd Good The Supreme Courts ruling that overturned DOMA has greater value as precedent and symbol than actual benefit. Like the 4/4/1776 Declaration of Good Independence it was a call to arms and not a settlement. Its scope is limited to one bad law but it creates a precedent of declaring that protections of sexual orientation exist within the 14th Amendment. This allows for a systematic litigation of legislation that sets up the LGBT Community as an object for discrimination. It makes our organizing principle that we want equal rights not special rights as point of law. The revolution is still on The revolution is still on. The Fundamentalists and Tea Party still will try to make this an organizing issue. Kentuckys own Rand Paul sarcastically oinked the ruling may make it easier to pass laws that allow for the marriage of humans to animals. Other related Christian jihads want to nullify the ruling by seeking the passage of more overtly discriminatory legislation to tie up LGBT organizations in endless campaigns and litigation. As long as The GOP embraces these fanatics who oppose immigration reform but promote voter repression , vaginal regulation and shrinking the middle class, that party will continue to self marginalize. This is why the LGBT movement must continue its strategy of standing up for all human rights. That the voting Rights Act and affirmative action have
Since the first Gay PRIDE Celebration in Cincinnati in April 1973, PRIDE Parades have been led by PRIDE Marshals. As the following list of former honorees suggests, the group is diverse, talented and truly reflects the diversity that is the Cincinnati area. Here is a brief recap of the former PRIDE Marshals over the years, in alphabetical order. The date following the name is the year the person was honored if available. Karen AronoffHoltmeier ( 2010 ): Worker for equality, locally, regionally and nationally through her efforts with the former One Human Family and her subsequent work on the HRC Greater Cincinnati Steering committee. Phebe ( Karen ) Beiser ( 2008 ): Retired Librarian, activist, writer, founder of Ohio Lesbian Archives, in leadership with Womens Way and Women Writing for (a) Change. Randy Bridges ( 2010 ): Tireless promoter and fundraiser for various Cincinnati charitable causes. He was one of the first to do HIV benefits in the early 80s. Stop in some day at the On Broadway, and you might just find Randy there. Doris Marks Callis ( 2010 ): She is currently general manager of the Gayfriendly Glendalia Boutique Hotel in Glendale, Ohio. She teaches hospitality and tourism at Antonelli College downtown, as well as, being involved in various fundraisers. A friend of pets, she is active in dog rescue groups. Yet, Doris finds time to travel to New York, South Beach, Austin, Barcelona, and other spots. Doris also represents Karen Lindner Designs in new accounts and publicity, for her one of a kind jewelry

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Top down Episcopalians
By Worley Rodehaver When we organized the local Integrity Chapter in the mid 70s we didnt ask the powers that be if we could. We were clandestine, not an authorized Episcopal group. Even though we had one of our first national meetings at the Cathedral in Chicago we didnt run about telling people there at we were Gay. Locally, our primary reason for existence was to be with other Gay Episcopalians to socialize and discuss our faith. Of course just being here was political. As editor of the Diocesan newspaper, The Interchange, following the Chicago meeting, I wrote an editorial, On Homosexuality which rocked the boat and resulted in a page of anti-Gay letters to the editor in the Enquirer. But, Integrity continued with its meetings and periodic church services. Now, when there is a person with the passion to reorganize the local chapter, a memo comes down from above that will not happen. There is still a need for GLBT Episcopalians to get together to discuss religion, socialize and from time to time participate in worship together. Go ahead organize, call the group what you want and dont ask permission.

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Colorful Article Welcome back Worley. I loved your colorful article and hope you are better soon! Glad you are back in your own home and bed. Happy Pride!!! Ciao, Victor Glad youre back Hi Worley! Im glad youre back! Your article was really interesting. You might consider pressing kidnapping ( OK. adult-napping) charges on the nursing home! So glad youre out now! Marsha Saw latest edition Hi Worley! Just saw your latest edition of the paper and am glad you escaped the nursing home from Hell. Getting old can certainly be sucky. Anyway, as to my creds, I was co-founder and co-administrator of the Gay STD Clinic at the Free Clinic in Mt. Alburn from 1974-76 and founding president of AVOC in 1983-84 as well as past president of the Northside Community Council where I enabled the first LGBT law passed by Cincinnati City Council in 1980. I am retired now due to HIV issues but am still active and write a newsletter on Food and nutrition for a CSA I am a member of as well as a column on Cyber Sites for my buildings monthly newsletter. I have been impressed with the progress that Cincinnati has made in the last 10 years and was thrilled to see our first LGBT member of City Council elected at the last election there. I remember the impossible odds we had trying to get Josh Thomas on the ballot in 1982. Take care and be well. Greetings to all in Cincinnati and keep the FAITH!!! FlatironMike Names Mike Weyand

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(Editors Note: In our The list has Gay and last electronic issue we Straight people (our alThey are: asked people to submit lies). The late Terry Flanthe names of people who have helped make igan, one of 12 to march the GLBT Comunity in in 1973 parade. There Greater Cincinnati were not 40 people, as what it is today as a some would claim. part of PRIDE obser- John Ray was his vance. We were partner ovderwhelmed with Dr. Bob McNee . a names but some of founder of the Coalition those who submitted and of the U.C. Gay/ names listed current Lesbian Alliance. Also movers and shakers as his partner, Dr. Shane well. So we are print- Que Hee and Dr. ing as many as we can. Walter Williams, both also UC professors and co-founders of those organizations Dr. Larry Wolf Jan Scholler was a founder of Queen City Business Association Frank Caliguri Dr. Alan Black served on board of QCCA Dr. Kirk Prine was a coleader of coalition and of 1985 march.
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who have or have died from AIDS or Hate Crimes This publication is dedicated to those
It is our goal to record the positive contributions GLBT people make to their community and the local community at large. While AIDS and Hate CRIMES are certainly not positive things, we seek to draw the positive from the negative. We hold up Paul Delph and Matthew Shepard and their families as models of how human beings should or could react to each other and how families should support loved ones whose lives are not in the box right wing religious zealots want them in. Delph, a multi-talented Cincinnatian, died of AIDS in 1996. His mother shut down her business to care for him. Shepard died in 1998, victim of a hate Crime and his mother worked for years to get passed a national Hate Crimes Bill, which is now law.

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Moversfrom Page 2 Dr. Michael Mavroidis, co-founder of AVOC. The late Larry LBarge, Larry Ecton George Vanover, founder of Pink Pyramid Ted Good Terry Bazeley

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GLTV Lisa Lange and Marea Martin, did radio show at points.. Matt Robinson, Alternating Currents, Out Front GL Cable Rich Sherman, Cnkyscene Cynthia Brown, OutFront GLTV Michael Lloyd, Alternating Currents Pat North, Alternating Currents, also old Coalition (treasurer), OutFront Wendy Mataya, Alternating Currents Bruce Preston, CMC, Alternating Currents Connie Mengel - GCN
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John Maddux, president Jan Scholler, Former Stonewall president Joan Garity, president Doug Duckett Ken Wolfe, treasurer Rob Vasseur , Old Richard Buchanan, Coalition and PRIDE president Matt Hon , Old CoRon Adkins, member- alition and PRIDE ship chair Dan Stephen, treasurer Pam Beckett, memJerry OFlynn bership chair Bruce Beisner, presiRichard Cook, secre- dent, also GLBT News tary, treasurer editor, PRIDE Parade Betsy Gressler, presi- Committee, St. Johns dent Unitarian Church John Maddux, chair - Dr. Walter Williams Task Force on Dr Kirt Prine, president Discrimination Hugh McAfree, also Mike Adee, former MCC, All Saints, executive director of Alternating currents, Out Stonewall, and later, front TV executive director More Lucy Morris Light Presbyterians Shirley Lesser GLMA (Gay, LesJanice Jackson bian March Activists): Dr. Bonnie Southwind Shane Que Hee Bob McNee GLSEN Prom Cincinnati LGBTQ Tod Kamm Carol Lipman Community Friends: GLSEN is working to schedule our Prom for Media April 2014, and want to Sam Robinson, former make sure were sales manager for avoiding other major GLBT News then events in the LGBTQ publisher of Queen community. Does anyone City News have anything scheduled John Zeh, radio host for Saturday, April 5 or (deceased) Danny Vail, founder, 12, 2014?

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Growlr but for good measure added A4A Radar and Scruff! Then, So, the Goose broke Joe Ford, a friend, added down and finally many more to that purchased a smart list...so I added just one phone. My m o r e Goose friends Jackd. Mother Says demanded it How after all t i m e s By Michael Chanak there is only change? so long the Remember Goose can hold on to the mid 80s when I had that Panasonic Senior dated technology. Honestly, it was cut- Partner and queers ting into my efficiency as were running for the hills! an informational expert I recall the tea with clarity not being able to keep up I was maintaining a in real time, let alone see master list including, yes video files of all known attachments. Of course, like a homosexuals in Greater Goose with a new string Cincinnati. Now, these for the nest not only did smarts phones make that I install Grindr and 128k ram, with the duo

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5 1/4" floppy drives let alone the paranoia of queers laughable. I guess I was a pioneer for the cause um...can I have my HRC leadership award now? Please make that award out to Michael C. Meow. I will not claim being naive about these apps as for the past few years anytime one of the youngins came into the Center they let me use their sleek smart phones and pointed out all the joys of these apps. It is rather fun, to see some of my younger friends reactions on line most who had just claimed days before they had given up men. I think more likely they meant a specific man and they had now moved on. Nothing like getting a message on one of these services under somone elses name with this note - Hi this is Mother Goose. Within a week of using these applications I am guessing it is more fuel efficient than cruising Mt. Fairy. Although, old style cruising, something we dont hear so much of, well, at least in my age band is still alive and well or so I am told. Ah um. I do have some questions why is that a man from half a world away wants you to see his private parts. I know I just have to look but still somehow it seems the further away the man is on line the sooner I must see his parts. Did I just read myself? More fascinating is for a Goose celebrating 64 years this fall, how can it be to recognize so many of these local/regional men? Old friends and newer ones are there for the finding. Poppa Bear Cares (Rusty Lockett who I have been told has made appearances on such sites) says it is unseemly that a proper Goose is on-line creeping. Perhaps, but it has simply turned out as yet another way to be social for me. I take it as great sport with no expectations. Should you be on-line, of course, my profile is Mother Goose. Ive already had a number of questions, including one from Nathan West how many eggs does the Goose have? The answer is many although they are all infertile. Another person, no picture (of course, and an email I could not recognize) offers I should have known you would be on here! Okay. Maybe these on-line services are so popular because they eliminate the need to meet anyone, allowing life to be reduced to a series of woofs and likes from across the globe. I dont ever recall someone being called a creeper though because they turned out for a church social. Kinda like what we called snooping or taking attendance in the day of blowing into a public meeting just long enough to see who was there, and quickly leave. I dunno know, maybe for me, progress would look like seeing gender queers holding hands in even old Cincinnati. Not just on PRIDE Day, but every day of the year. Meantime, hunt up Mother Goose on line, and send a note. Something tells me the apps are going to be popular for a very long time. Folks are always fond of saying of Goose, Mother you keep giving queers facts and all they want is fantasy. If you are into fantasy, Ill see you on-line, along with all the others!

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Moversfrom Page 3 Ted Fleischaker. The Word Steve Buescher, Rainbow Page Memorye Hegedus Ron Mohring Ron Longsterth Barbara Longstreth Rev. Howard Gaas MCC pastor PRIDE Charlotte Strayhorn Connie Mengal, coMichael Shrand, chair in 1989 deacon - worship Cynthia Brown, cocoordinator chair in 1989 Jean Noble Robby Vasseur, coBobbi Morris chair in 1991 Linda Price Matt Hahn, co-chair Mary Warders 1991 The Rev. Joe Poynter Ken Colegrove, PRIDE Don Hicks, deacon Celebrations MCC and All Sains Mathew Lung Bee Smith, deacon Erica Riddick Chris Good, 2000 Clergy PRIDE The Rev. John Bell, Saviour and Integrity Episcopal Brother Mike Childs The Rev. Maurice McCrackin, activist Bishop Bill Black, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio (retired) former rector, Church of Our Saviour The Rev. Dick St. Clair, pastor of Pilgrims Chapel The Rev. Wayland Melton, former rector, Grace Episcopal Church, (Deceased) The Rev. Doug Slagle, pastor, The Gathering United Church of Christ The Rev. Keith Haithcock, pastor, St. John United Church of Christ, Bellevue, KY

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( Editor s Note : Ed Hicks, founding publisher of The Gay Beat and Midwest Nouveau, sent a list of people, Gay and Straight, who helped him with his papers.) Clarence Graves Roger Pomplas Hudson These three, along with Ed, took The Yellow Page (in 1977 or 78) from being a newsletter of the Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition to being an independent Gay newspaper the citys first, as far as I know. Dr. Jonathan Mesinger, U.C. Alliance, Coalition, early Stonewall, and co-founder of The Gaybeat. Ron Mohring writing for The Gaybeat Bruce Schweitzer, wrote sports column for The Gaybeat and Nouveau. Bertram A. Workum, worked for Nouveau after retiring from the Kentucky Post. Larry Ecton, Eds partner, deceased. Wrote, and helped finance Nouveau. David Giesler, news and feature writing and stint as publisher. Tom Peters, layout and design for Nouveau. Janice Jackson , wrote column for Nouveau. Moversfrom Page 5 Dennis Pattinson harlie Goetz Rick Theis - HIV education/activism Darwin Henderson Dan Newman - HIV/ministry Barron Wilson, also old coalition, Integrity. MCC, Adam Reilly, HIV educator Jac Stringer, Transgender workshops

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Dan Stephen , wrote column. Deborah Arapa, wrote for Nouveau. Lisa Meeks , Debs partner, served on the Stonewall board. Cathleen Briggs Hall, not gay, but wrote feature stories. Jay Allbright, wrote jazz column. Ron Everson worked distribution. Mike Lee (distribution Edwin Greene, wrote for Nouveau. Jim Haydn did layout for The Gaybeat active with Gay Cable Network. Ron Buchanan , not Gay, but former Mr. Cincinnati, who wrote fitness column Nouveau Midwest. Will Smith wrote music column Eddie Secrist was ad salesman for Nouveau. The late Vernon Lee Turner did distribution for Nouveau; was active with Cincinnati Mens Chorus) Scott McLarty wrote for The Gaybeat. was founder of ACT-UP Cincinnati, and responsible for the continuation of a major AIDS grant; keynote PRIDE speaker in 2000 or 2001. Fred Martens helped with layout and production issues at Nouveau. Dean Tabler. wrote for Nouveau, but was active in organizing black Gay people as well.

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He has shared his story at numerous events throughout the country. Richard Dennis graduated from Walnut Hills High School and plans to attend Kenyon College in the fall. He plans to major in Biology and continue his studies to become a doctor. Richard is an active member of the GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Youth Group. He also helped to re-start the GayStraight-Trans* Alliance (GST*A) at his school and served as co-chair of the organization. Richard has also volunteered and worked at Museum Center s Natural History and Science Museum where he has co-facilitated demonstrations, been on an archeological dig, and led tours of the museum. Abigail Lower is an Early Childhood Education major at Miami University. She plans to be an elementary school teacher and possibly become a principal or superintendent. Abigail had served as president of the Gay-Straight alliance at University of Akron Wayne College and is currently a member of SPECTRUM ( the GLBT organization at Miami). Abigail is an active member of the Education Committee where she participates in panels for safe space trainings and classes. She is also involved in various campus organizations that make a difference on campus and in the world. Rachel Price is a graduate of Oak Hills High School and plans to attend Miami University in the fall. She plans to major in Math Education and become a middle school or high school math teacher. Rachel participated in softball, cross country, and other organizations in high school. She also co-founded and led the first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) at her high school. In this capacity, Rachel led many educational and emotional meetings and helped to implement safe space training for omore than 25 faculty and staff. The 2013 Scholarship Committee, chaired by Dan Ley, selected the winning students. The Committee based its selections on the applicants academic record, activities, future plans, and references. Special emphasis was placed on students who help to fulfill the PFLAG missions of providing support, education, and advocacy in the community. Committee members highlighted the accomplishments of the recipients. The committee included Margaret Adriatico, Jaime McCauley, and Brent Rose.

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Five deserving students received $1,400 scholarships for their college education at the PFLAG meeting in June. This is the twenty-first year that PFLAG has awarded scholarships. This years recipients were Tyler Bridge, Maverick Couch, Richard Dennis, Abigail Lower and Rachel Price. The scholarship winners demonstrated a wide range of accomplishments in support of the GLBT community, such as starting their schools GayStraight Alliance, speaking on various LGBT panels, and drawing national media attention. The accomplishments of these students impressed everyone in attendance and elicited enthusiastic praise. The continued work by students such as these will certainly make the world a better place. Funds for the PFLAG scholarships came from the ISQCCBE (The Court), Paul Delph Scholarship Fund, and the generosity of many other donors and members. PFLAG thanks these organizations and individuals for their contributions and looks forward to continuing success in supporting deserving students. Here is a brief introduction to the recipients: Tyler Bridge graduated from Ross High School and plans to attend Georgetown University. He plans to major in Government, Politics and Policy to

prepare for a career in public service. Tyler served as student body/class president and represented his school at Buckeye Boys State, as well as participating in numerous other school activities and organizations. He also interned at the Department of Economic Development for the City of Hamilton and spent time in Columbus with a State Senator. Maverick Couch graduated from Waynesville High School and plans to attend Wright State University in the fall. He has been involved in school activities such as theater and Spanish Club. After his first amendment rights were violated at school for wearing a shirt that said, Jesus is not a homophobe, Maverick contacted Lambda Legal for advice. The following lawsuit and media coverage surrounding Maverick raised national awareness for LGBT issues and bullying in schools.

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president of PFLAG Greater Cincinnati ( Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays ). Additionally, he is on the board of Stop AIDS and is active with ISQCCBE (Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire All of Ohio, Inc.) raising money for local nonprofit organizations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. David Crowley (2006) (Deceased): David was a former Cincinnati City Council member and Vice Mayor. A tireless fighter for equality, David on his first day as a councilperson became the leading voice for repealing Article 12. Voters agreed and repealed the anti-equality article in 2004. Michael E. Dorobek (deceased): Former manager/bartender at The Dock, long time community fundraiser for many causes, notably HIV/AIDS. Cheryl Eagleson (2009): marketing director, The Corporation for Findlay Market, past president of Queen City Careers Association and first president of the Gay Chamber, vice president of the Board of Caracole, Inc., producer of Alternating Currents GLBT Radio Show, WVQC fm, WVQC Radio Advisory Committee at Media Bridges, Cincinnati FBI Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, Board member FBI Citizens Academy Foundation Cincinnati, Ohio. Patti Herrmann (2004): activist, and organizer most recently taking a lead role in establishing Northern Kentucky PRIDE (beginning 2010). She is a former Gay Lesbian Coalition president and spent years advocating and raising funds for people with AIDS. Due to a family emergency, Patti was unable to attend this celebration. Adam Hoover (2012): a 17 year old Harrison high school student who organized a series of Ohio state wide events from Cleveland to Cincinnati to advance the cause of marriage equality. In 2012, the State of Ohio still has the marriage definition as a man and a woman enacted by voters in 2004 ( also known as a Defense of Marriage bill.) The Rev. Paula M. Jackson ( 2008 ): rector, Church of Our Saviour/La Iglesia de Nuestro Salvador Episcopal since 1990. Lecturer/workshop leader/ author: What Does the Bible Say about Being Gay? Probably not what youve been told! (Qu Dice la Bblia cerca de Ser Gay o Lesbiana? problablemente no lo que has odo!) Scott Knox (2005): Sole practitioner in firm handling mainly GLBT issues, probate, and disability cases; board member and Secretary of Strategies to End Homelessness; board member of Equality Cincinnati and Equality Cincinnati PAC; board member of the Cincinnati Citizens Complaint Authority; member Pro Bono Task Force Committee, 1st Judicial District, member Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor; lecturer on LGBT and HIV legal issues. Kathy Laufman (2004*): has 17 years of leadership experience with GLSEN Greater Cincinnati ( Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) and is the current co-chair. She is a straight ally, youth advocate, community activist, and grandmother. *First straight ally to be a Gay Pride Marshal. Lynne Lefebvre (2012) is a long time supporter and advocate and of our local Cincinnati chapter of Parents Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays. She has been tireless supporter of parents and their Gay children. Lynne has served as a board

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member of that organization and is their current vice president. Rusty Lockett ( 2011 ) president of the Greater Cincinnati Gay Lesbian Community and chair of the ever-popular PRIDE Night at Kings Island. His other activities include work with the Episcopal Church including the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition, and QNation.FM. John Maddux ( 2009 ) associate professor of English at UC, published writer, activist, volunteer in community for 25 years, current vice president of the GLBT Community Center, former three year Coalition president. Scott McLarty ( 2001) media coordinator for the Green Party of the United States and the DC Statehood Green Party, living in Washington, DC. Megan Neal (2011), MSW/ LSW: co-facilitator of GLBT group at GLBT Center, case manager at Necco Therapeutic Foster Care/ Independent Living, social worker at Lighthouse Youth Services and president of the QCRB (Queen City Rainbow Band). Vic Ramstetter (2008) published writer, co-founder of the Ohio Lesbian Archives. She is well known in the womens community as both a resource and trainer/presenter on lesbian history. Worley Rodehaver (2008): publisher of the Greater Cincinnati GLBT News, and retired editor of METRO Neighbors/Northsider. He is the recipient of the NKy PRIDE Jim Kippenberg Journalism Award for his commitment to publishing news about the GLBT Community. He was cofounder of Integrity Cincinnati, helped organize the Queen City Business Association and was convener of Great American Youth discussion group. Ronn Rucker ( 2007) retired from Cincinnati Health Department, he is credited with two others (Dr. Evelyn Hess and the late Michael Ritchey) for establishing Cincinnatis response to the combat and educate about HIV. He and his life partners, Ruth and Les live in North Bend. He intends to live long enough to see Chris Seelbach as first Gay Governor of the State of Ohio. Ronn is a member of Church of Our Saviour in Mt. Auburn. Chris Seelbach (2012) the first openly LGBTQ Community member who ran for City of Cincinnati Council as a democrat in November 2012, and won. (Josh Moore and Richard Buchanan had attempted earlier runs for council in the late 70s and early 90s respectively). Peter A. Thompson (2004) Peaches LaVerne, (deceased) internationally known and locally loved as the long-standing hostess of the old Subway Bar. Billed as the regions oldest female illusionist and was a beacon of pride and courage. ( 2004 the only person to be elevated to Queen Mum, PRIDE Marshal 2000-2003). Shane Que Hee (2000) professor of Environmental Health Sciences, UCLA; facilitator, Out Against War; Facilitator, LA LGBT Greens. member: Out and Occupy; UCLA LGBT Faculty/Staff Network. Marian Weage ( 2007 ) is 2008 graduate of NKU in Musical Theatre Performance, working as an actor, church secretary, organist and choir director, continuing to speak at universities, churches, schools, corporations, etc. on diversity. Marian and two others (Todd Kamm and Ron Mohring) were the founders of PFLAG Greater Cincinnati in 1985. Larry Wolf (2008) retired from University of Cincinnati. Educator, published author and long term activist. Larry is a World War II veteran resides in Clifton. It is a long and rich history. Kudos to Bruce Beiser, formerly editor of the GLBT News, Michael Chanak and Phebe Beiser for the research and time needed to capture this information.

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