As we gear up for Pride Month, it’s an honor to share this story from my hometown for The Buckeye Flame.
The folks behind Trash Unreal not only created a safe space for members of Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ community who felt shut out of performing at mainstream venues, they raised over $12K for community aid and gender-affirming care for members of their community.
Read the article: Trash Unreal brings a weirder, more backyard-wrestling drag party to Ohio
This Pride Month, it’s an inspiring invitation to look out for those around you, be you, and be as weird as you wanna be!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
