Arts & Books

Don Lemon: Yes, a segment of the black community is homophobic

May 17, 2011

New 'Leatherman' book: The story of sexual renegade and businessman Chuck Renslow

May 7, 2011

Gay book tops 'Most Banned' list for fifth year in a row

For the fifth year in a row, a children's picture book about a penguin with two dads has topped the American Library Association's list of most-often banned books.

Apr 11, 2011

Massachusetts group cancels Gandhi biographer's event because of gay controversy

An Indian American group has canceled a speech by the author of a new biography on Mahatma Gandhi because of controversial passages in the book that imply he had a gay relationship.

Apr 9, 2011

Classic novel 'From Here to Eternity' to be re-released with gay content restored

The classic novel "From Here to Eternity," which was made into a famous movie starring Burt Lancaster and Frank Sinatra, will soon be re-released with censored gay content restored.

Apr 6, 2011

New book suggests Gandhi was gay

Pulitzer prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld is getting a lot of heat for suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi was gay in his new book "Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle With India."

Mar 31, 2011

Borders declares bankruptcy, Boystown store to close

Feb 16, 2011

Lesbian military novel by author Tracy Baim now available

Jan 5, 2011

Ricky Martin greets Chicago fans

Nov 14, 2010

Ricky Martin to greet Chicago fans

Nov 12, 2010

Erik R. Sosa to donate 50% of art proceeds to local LGBT groups

Sep 30, 2010

Comic Con pop-culture expo returns to Chicago

This weekend, the Chicago Comic Con will bring thousands of fans and more than 500 celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate pop culture.

Aug 19, 2010

Betty White becomes calendar pin-up girl

Jul 10, 2010

Hollywood Film Festival 2010 calls for entries

The 14th annual Hollywood Film Festival announces its "2010 Call For Entries" for all of its categories and genres including features, documentaries, shorts, animation, drama, comedy, and horror.

May 25, 2010

Archie Comics adding gay character

The students in the old school "Archie" comics are getting a new classmate-- and he's gay.

Apr 23, 2010

Award-winning gay author returns to Chicago

Apr 19, 2010

Daniel Sotomayor Exhibit, Dec 5 - March 5

Dec 16, 2009

Center on Halsted presents Virtual Rainbow exhibit

Sep 30, 2009

Pioneering gay writer E. Lynn Harris dies

Jul 26, 2009

Center on Halsted hosts two art show openings

May 13, 2009

Center on Halsted hosts art shows in January

Dec 23, 2008

Center on Halsted Presents “Queer Eye on a Diverse Nation”

Oct 1, 2008

Out and Proud in Chicago Book and History Web site launch events set

Aug 27, 2008

Bailiwick founder: ‘We're not closing'

Aug 27, 2008