Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been vocally supportive of LGBT athletes. from central Ohios racial minority and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual. "A campus-wide group of faculty, staff, students and senior officials led by President Michael Drake will take part," Ohio State spokesperson Benjamin Johnson told Outsports. John, OSUs assistant spirit coach and event coordinator, said in an email to the Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian & Ally Hockey Association, according. Project Diversity Pride Leadership is United Ways inclusive nonprofit board. Oops, of course not - He just has to be more careful around the gays. We assume Ohio State will now have Brutus avoid all military bases, elementary schools, post offices, airports and everywhere else there has been a shooting. Other mascots from the Blue Jackets, Krew and Clippers are still set to march in the parade. Local police have said they are ramping up protections for the parade. In other words: "You're on your own, folks."Īlso according to Outlook Ohio, Ohio State is the only withdrawal from the parade, set for this Saturday, June 18. The Grafton Hill location is one that is historical in nature with many older style homes that are on the Historic Registry. at this time we have decided that we will not have Brutus attend." Grafton Hill (Dayton area) Not all towns in Ohio are as gay friendly as the ones in the Dayton area, but Grafton Hill is especially great for the LGBT community. "As a coaching staff, we have to protect our athletes to the fullest extent and.
John, OSU's assistant spirit coach and event coordinator, said in an email to the Columbus Ohio Gay Lesbian & Ally Hockey Association, according to Outlook Ohio.
"We appreciate all of the work that has gone into this and look forward to helping next year," Siobhan St. The Ohio State University athletic department has decided that the Columbus Gay Pride parade is now suddenly too dangerous to have the school's mascot, Brutus, march in the parade. Stonewall Columbus was founded in 1981 with the goal of increasing the visibility and acceptance of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT).