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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Out in Ohio: Stonewall Columbus gets ready for Pride 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Kick off Pride Month with Stonewall Columbus organizers, who join NBC4's LGBTQ+ show 'Out in Ohio' to talk about Columbus Pride weekend and the history of Pride. Digital Reporter David Rees hosts 'Out in Ohio' and chats with Stonewall Columbus executive director Densil Porteous, Pride coordinator and business manager Sierra Prince, and marketing and business coordinator Leo Rodriguez. Porteous explains that the month-long celebration each June recognizes the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and remembers the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a series of conflicts between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days. Today, Pride commemorates the Stonewall movement with parades, festivals, memorials and more. 'What we then now see today are sort of ancestors or artifacts of what used to be, our Pride marches today are a little bit of celebration, a little bit of history, and most important, remembrance,' Porteous said. In the wake of federal measures and Ohio Statehouse legislation deemed 'anti-LGBTQ+' by opponents, Porteous said Stonewall is very 'thoughtful and intentional about the message' for Pride. This year's Pride theme, 'United in Power,' is a call for community members to come together 'to see their neighbors' and 'to be free to live as they so choose and to love as they so choose.' 'It's about saying that when we come together we are stronger, we can accomplish more, we can achieve more and we can move forward faster when we work together,' Porteous said. 'I think in isolation we miss the opportunity to help others get to a place of joy and freedom.' Stonewall's Pride festival begins at 4 p.m. on June 13 at Goodale Park and runs until 10 p.m. with food, vendors, nonprofit organizations, community resources, and live entertainment. The celebration continues at 10:30 a.m. on June 14 with the Pride parade at Broad and High streets. While the city's first march happened in 1981 with just 200, Stonewall Columbus Pride welcomes more than 700,000 visitors today. 'We're just really excited to have nearly 200 businesses comprised of LGBTQ-owned businesses, community organizations, faith-based organizations that are affirming for our community, and we can bring them all to one place,' Prince said. As Stonewall's parade expands, Prince said it's 'a bit of an untamable beast' with 17,000 to 20,000 Ohioans taking part in this year's march. But, the Pride coordinator is encouraged and energized to see the annual event continue to grow. 'We're there for a purpose and we're there for a protest,' Prince said. 'We encourage folks to stay through the end because we have so many incredible organizations that right up until the end are marching through and we wanna make sure that their voices are heard.' Part of Stonewall's Pride celebration includes designating this year's Leader of Pride, recognizing an individual or group who use their voice to speak out in support of members of the LGBTQ+ community in central Ohio and beyond. This year's recipient is Slammers, a storied lesbian bar at 202 E. Long St. 'It's a staple in our community,' Rogriguez said. 'Slammers is one of the last lesbian bars in the country and they're really a pillar of our queer community here in Columbus.' Stonewall's Pride festival and march also serve as the organization's largest annual fundraiser that secures the needed funds to support annual operations and community programs, like support groups and career fairs, at Stonewall's Short North center at 1160 N. High St. 'We are a community center, first and foremost,' Rodriguez said. 'We have a wide variety of in-house programs and community events, but we also open our doors for other community partners to host their events, typically for low cost or for free.' NBC4's 'Out in Ohio' amplifies the voices, stories and work of Ohio's LGBTQ+ community. Watch this and future 'Out in Ohio' episodes on and the 'NBC4 Columbus' streaming app on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
27-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Scoop: Sponsors drop out of Columbus Pride
As Stonewall Columbus prepares for its annual Pride March, Festival and Resource Fair, some businesses will be missing from its sponsor list — including Anheuser-Busch, a longtime partner dating back to the 1980s. Why it matters: Once-proud corporate America is pivoting. The impacts of diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks nationwide are being felt locally, involving businesses big and small. By the numbers: The Columbus sponsor losses total over $100,000, or about a fifth of the budget needed to put on next month's Pride events, executive director Densil R. Porteous tells Axios. A $276,000 grant from the Franklin County Commission awarded in February will fill the gap. The latest: An official 2025 sponsor list will likely be posted on Stonewall's website within the next week. Porteous confirmed Anheuser-Busch, Nissan, Lowe's and Walmart— all of which supported Pride events in 2024 — are not sponsors this year. Organizers were optimistic earlier in 2025 that companies would continue their support. Some smaller businesses are also withdrawing due to the political climate, Porteous says. Between the lines: Anheuser-Busch and the others have publicly scaled back their DEI commitments in the past year amid pressure from the federal government. What they're saying: Porteous called Anheuser-Busch's departure "a little bit heartbreaking." But he noted that corporate moves don't necessarily reflect how a company's local employees feel about the LGBTQ+ community — and associates of any company are still welcome at Pride, representing themselves. Anheuser-Busch did not return an email from Axios seeking comment. The big picture: Stonewall Columbus is a year-round community center that relies on partners for support beyond just one-time parade advertisers, and many are sticking around. What we're watching: Organizers still expect 700,000 people to attend festivities over the June 13-14 weekend, themed "United in Power." The current climate — including anti-LGBTQ+ policies at the state and federal level — is a reminder of why Pride events originally started after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, Porteous says.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Grim photos prompt warning over common backyard act: 'Completely preventable'
Grim photos of multiple magpies with severely broken beaks has triggered a warning to Aussies who have a habit of feeding the birds when they land in their backyard. It's not uncommon to see the animals eating mince or bread from the palm of someone's hand, and while they are not toxic, the food can still be incredibly deadly, according to wildlife experts. The three separate magpies each suffering from 'painful injuries' were found by Keith Porteous, a Sunshine Coast local otherwise known online as 'The Wildlife Rescuer', late last year. The 'heartbreaking' images went viral this week as Aussies shared their shock over the extreme damage. 'I received calls for from concerned members of the public,' he told Yahoo News. 'As the birds were flight capable, I had to capture them. All the birds were emaciated when I rescued them, showing their injuries were preventing them from feeding adequately.' When magpies suffer from a broken beak, it is often the result of metabolic bone disease (MBD) and oral infections from a lack of nutrition. 'MBD is caused by a lack of calcium in the bird's diet. The animal's response to the deficiency is to draw calcium from its own bone reserves, leading to soft or brittle bones that are susceptible to deformation and fracture,' Porteous said, adding rescuers 'see quite a number of cases over the year'. Bread and mince, which can also get stuck in the beak, do not contain the level of nutrients the birds require. 'The animal's response is to fill up on these easily available morsels literally handed to them and not eat the natural diet that contains the calcium and other vital nutrients they require for good health,' Porteous told Yahoo, noting it can also lead to other issues such as obesity. Birds with irreversible beak damage from MBD are invariably euthanised, he explained. 'This is completely preventable by simply not feeding wildlife and letting them consume their natural healthy diet.' The myriad of issues do not stop there, as feeding magpies can also cause the birds to gather in unnaturally large numbers, creating competition and spreading disease between flocks, Porteous said. 'This can also cause community issues with many regarding the feeding of wildlife to be creating mess or a health hazard to humans. I have many people asking me how they can stop their neighbour feeding wildlife as it makes their lives difficult.' 🏝️ Urgent $6.2 million plea to protect iconic island from invasive 'killer' 🍏 Footage captures 'nightmare' problem outside Aussie Apple store 🐦 Coles store outsmarted after magpie moves in for a month Meanwhile, wildlife researchers across the country in Western Australia are scratching their heads after reports of 'entire families' of magpies being wiped out due to unknown paralysing syndrome. The neurological condition is affecting magpies across Perth and the Southwest region, prompting researchers to collaborate to determine its cause. Common symptoms in the birds can include weakness and the inability to stand or co-ordinate movements. In severe cases, the birds may be unable to lift their heads or breathe. Murdoch University is working together with wildlife centres and organisations, including Wildlife Health Australia, to gather information about the affected birds, such as the geographic range, age and species, along with conducting tests to determine a diagnosis. Dunsborough Wildlife carer Chloe Field told the Busselton Dunsborough Times she had taken in 11 birds into care in the span of 48 hours. 'This summer, they've just started turning up in droves,' she told the outlet, adding a colleague had reported over 100 cases of the syndrome since the start of the year. Similar symptoms have appeared on magpies in the past, spanning back to 2018, however, the increased amount of birds affected has raised the alarm for researchers. Murdoch University researchers recommend avoiding contact with the sick birds, and contact a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitation centre. with NCA NewsWire Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Daily Tribune
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Porteous Takes One-Shot Lead Heading into Final Round of Abu Dhabi Challenge
Defending champion Garrick Porteous surged to the top of the leaderboard on Saturday with a solid third-round performance, carding a four-under-par 66 at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club to lead the Abu Dhabi Challenge by a single stroke. The Dubai-based golfer, who began the day two shots behind overnight leader Robin Sciot-Siegrist, endured a shaky start with bogeys on the second and fourth holes. However, he quickly found his rhythm, recovering with birdies on the sixth, seventh, and ninth to make the turn at one-under for the day. Porteous, 35, kept the momentum on the back nine, adding three more birdies, including one on the 18th, to finish the round at 14-under-par for the tournament. He now holds a narrow lead over Renato Paratore, the recent UAE Challenge winner, who shot a 65 to reach 13-under. 'I started off poorly—two over through five—but I managed to recover well on the front nine and played solid golf coming in,' said Porteous, who stepped back from full-time professional golf at the end of last year. 'I've just had one swing thought all week. I got away from that a bit at the start, but the greens are pure, and if you start rolling it well, you've got a good chance.' The Englishman, who won last year's Abu Dhabi Challenge with a blistering 24-under-par finish, is eyeing back-to-back HotelPlanner Tour titles. Adding a personal touch to his title defense, Porteous has his wife caddying for him this week. 'I'm excited. It's still a relaxed atmosphere and we're having fun on the course,' he said. 'There are a lot of strong players just behind me, and with this course, birdie opportunities are everywhere. If I keep creating chances, I can stay in front.' Chasing Porteous is a competitive field, with American Davis Bryant, Spaniard Sebastian Garcia, and France's Robin Sciot-Siegrist tied at 12-under-par. Denmark's Victor Sidal Svendsen sits one stroke further back at 11-under, just ahead of a group of players at 10-under, including JC Ritchie (RSA), Chase Hanna (USA), Will Enefer (ENG), Christoffer Bring (DEN), and Felix Mory (FRA).
Khaleej Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Dubai's Porteous steps into the spotlight as title defense builds to a thrilling climax
Dubai resident Garrick Porteous is just 18 holes away from a remarkable title defence after seizing the third-round lead at the Abu Dhabi Challenge with a composed four-under-par 66 at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club. Chasing Porteous closely is Italian Renato Paratore at 13 under, following a five-under 65. Davis Bryant (USA), Sebastian Garcia (Spain), and Robin Sciot-Siegrist (France) are all two shots back at 12 under, with a tightly packed leaderboard promising fireworks in the final round. The 35-year-old, who now calls Dubai home, has been making the most of his local knowledge and comfort in the UAE, navigating the firm greens and fiery fairways to sit one stroke clear at 14 under par heading into Sunday's final round. 'I started off poorly. I was a couple over through five and then managed a few birdies to get one under through nine and then played well on the back,' said Porteous, who stepped back from full-time professional golf last year but clearly still has the firepower to compete at the top. His back nine included three key birdies—none more clutch than the one at the 18th, which nudged him ahead of Paratore and set up a thrilling finale in the Garden City. 'I was just trying to hit greens. The greens are a lot firmer this year and releasing out a lot. If you miss the fairway you've got to try and find the putting surface," Porteous added. 'I've just had one swing thought all week and I got away from that a bit at the start. Obviously, the greens are pure so if you start rolling it well you've got a good chance of it going in.' Backed By Love Last year, Porteous won this very event with a dazzling 24 under par. Now, with his wife joining him on the bag this weekend, he's looking to keep the vibe relaxed while chasing another big win on home soil. 'I am excited. I've got my wife on my bag, she came up last night so it's still a relaxed atmosphere and we are having fun on the course,' he said 'There are so many good guys right behind me. The course sets up for a lot of birdies so if I can create the birdies then people have got to overtake me.' As the leading Dubai-based contender, Porteous is carrying the local hopes into Sunday, with support pouring in from UAE golf fans and sponsors including Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Arena, Al Laith, and eGolf Megastore. Spectators can enjoy the final-round action for free, with world-class competition unfolding in one of the UAE's most scenic golfing settings. Will Porteous go back-to-back in Abu Dhabi and bring home another trophy to Dubai? Sunday promises a dramatic answer.
