![]() Some younger patrons have expressed disbelief when Ellis recounted the struggles the Gay-Straight Alliance club at his high school sometimes had in gaining acceptance for LGBTQ+ students. From older patrons he learns of a time when they had to remain closeted for fear of losing or being denied employment. At 36, he remembers a childhood when openly criticizing people for being gay was widely accepted. Working at businesses serving queer people of various generations allows him to reflect on how he belongs to a bridge generation of LGBTQ+ rights. “That makes it less like work.”Īs a gay man, Ellis has purposely decided to work at businesses that either primarily cater to LGBTQ+ patrons or have a large clientele from this community. “I have a strong work ethic, and I have found something that I’m passionate about,” he said. ![]() Video and photos by Jeff Haynes/Signal Cleveland
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