Union gay bar columbus

Credit: Justin Howard Lantern Reporter. After years of longing for judgment-free workplaces and communities around Columbus, Rajesh Lahoti said he decided to create his own safe space by opening Union Cafe. He said his goal for the cafe is to provide a chance for the LGBT community to thrive in a common location without having to worry about a judgmental or unwelcoming environment.

We provide a place you can go and feel connected — whatever you are feeling, we are there for you. Inthenyear-old Lahoti decided to make the switch from being the No. He said his previous workplace — a large banking and insurance firm — failed to properly reward his skill and hard work, so he left the workplace to create a welcoming environment of his own.

I got upset.

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I felt being gay and not being white was hurting me. Lahoti said he opened Union Cafe spontaneously with some help from a friend after he decided to redirect his long work weeks. Lahoti said persistent discrimination throughout society has always motivated him to create change through his organization. He said he decided early-on that he wanted to make an impact through activism.

Tristan Huck, a bartender for Union Cafe, said his work at the bar has allowed him to understand the significance the establishment holds for the LGBT population in Columbus. Diongelo Smith, a recently hired chef at the bar, said food will always bring individuals closer, whether or not they are a part of the LGBT community, and he said Union Cafe welcomes patrons from all walks of life.

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