The MetroHealth Pride Alliance

04/19/2023

02/10/2023

In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight more incredible Black Americans in the LGBTQ community.
This week I am giving you Author James Baldwin (1924-1987). James was a writer and social critic, he is well known for his 1955 collection of essays, "Notes of a Native Son" and his 1956 novel "Giovanni's Room" which was written well before the gay liberation movement. He spent most of his career educating others about black and q***r identity.
I also would like to talk about Audre Lorde (1934-1992). She was a self-described "Black, Le***an, Feminist, Mother, Poet and Warrior". Her writings such as "Coal" in 1976, "The Black Unicorn" 1978 are only two of her most memorable works which goes through topics of critical race studies and q***r theory.

02/09/2023

The MetroHealth Pride Alliance, with the help of MetroHealth Pride Network, delivered a check for $270 dollars in donations and a large package of art supplies to the kid's program at Colors+ Youth Center Park. Colors+ is a non-profit that provides safe space for LGBTQ and gender non-conforming young people. Events include art nights, movie nights, game nights, including Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. Event's are driven by kids. They also have parent's support and networking groups.
Colors+ Youth Center is a valuable part of the local LGBTQ+ community, and we're glad to be able to work with them.
They can be found at www.colorsplus.org

02/09/2023

Don't forget tonight is the Happy Hour mixer with our Pride Alliance members from 5:30-7:30 pm. Hope we see you there!

02/07/2023

Today February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS awareness day, an observance established to increase awareness in HIV among Black/African American people. According to the CDC in 2019 Black/African American's accounted for 41% of the estimated 34,800 HIV infections in the US and dependent areas. Even though Black/African American's represent only 12% of the US population. There are so many resources available, let's educate ourselves and get tested!

02/03/2023

February is Black History Month, so as to celebrate we wanted to highlight some of the most influential Black LGBTQ people.
This week is Gladys Bentley (1907-1960), she was a blues singer in the Harlem Renaissance. She was known as "Harlem's most famous le***an" in the 1930's and "Best known black entertainer in the United States."
Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was a LGBTQ and American Civil rights activist. He was a key advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Bayard organized the 1963 March on Washington.
Come back next week as we highlight 2 more Black LGBTQ people.

01/27/2023

Today we remember. If you can, take a minute of your day and sit in silence for those millions of lives lost in the Holocaust. We will never forget.

01/18/2023

Come out and join us for the first Pride Alliance mixer. Great opportunity to meet your fellow Pride Alliance members and enjoy some food and drinks. Hope to see you there! ❤️

01/12/2023

This will be a great event! Check it out if you can!

12/02/2022

If you're a parent or guardian or one day might be, please join us at the LGBT Center for a Q***r parenting group which will begin in February but having the first social mixer next week on Thursday December 8th. Tell and share away with your friends, family, co-workers and bring them all out with you! See you there!

12/01/2022

Each December 1st, the staff of Metro Health take pause to remember those we have lost due to HIV/AIDS complications. For assistance with HIV testing, PrEP information, or getting linked to care, please visit our website for more information: https://www.metrohealth.org/infectious-disease/hiv-aids-services

11/23/2022

To all of those who celebrate from all us in MetroHealth Pride Alliance please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day!

11/23/2022

We celebrate Native American Heritage the month of November and especially today as it is Native American Heritage Day. Our country is made up of so many beautiful tribes including several in our state of Ohio such as Shawnee, Delaware, Wyandot People, Iroquois, Seneca, Chippewa and the Cayuga People and many more. Native American's honor their culture and their people in ways that celebrate who they are and how unique their beliefs are on daily basis throughout the year.

11/23/2022

Following the devastating events that took place this past weekend in Colorado Springs at Club Q, The Center will be holding a march along Detroit Avenue. We will be meeting at Cleveland Public Theater lots at 11:30 AM, stepping off at 12:00 PM and marching down to The Center. At The Center, we will have light refreshments, hear from local leadership, and have the ability to connect with grief and general counseling. In addition, we will also be present at tonight's candlelight vigil being held at Studio West 117's Fieldhouse at 7PM. More information: https://fb.me/e/2xnqYm1QS

11/18/2022

If you are a parent or thinking of becoming a parent, the LGBT Center is gearing up for a Q***r parenting group beginning in February with a kick-off mixer in December. We would love to see you there! Please feel free to share with friends, family, coworkers who may be interested!