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Homophobes target YouTube Pride video featuring Janelle Monae, Adam Rippon

The comments section of a YouTube Pride video is teeming with anti-LGBT comments.

Jun 11, 2018

Living true: Eli Okrey is 'very happy' in transition

Eli Okrey doesn't know his plans yet for Pride Sunday (June 24) in Chicago, when the city will seemingly turn into one oversized rainbow flag. He is excited and happy to celebrate, but admittedly is very scared, too.

Jun 10, 2018

Brian Justin Crum performs Chicago Pride Fest, June 17

Fresh off his new single "Wild Side," singer, songwriter, and stage actor Brian Justin Crum will be taking his talents to Chicago Pride Fest.

Jun 9, 2018

Jessica Sanchez performs Chicago Pride Fest, June 16

Musical prodigy Jessica Sanchez is all grown up and ready to take the stage at Chicago's Pride Fest.

Jun 9, 2018

La Bouche performs Chicago Pride Fest, June 16

In a blast from the past, the iconic 90's EDM duo La Bouche will be performing at Chicago Pride Fest.

Jun 9, 2018

Blake Lewis performs Chicago Pride Fest, June 17

Singer, songwriter, and beatboxer Blake Lewis will be taking the stage at Chicago Pride Fest.

Jun 9, 2018

Miley Cyrus designed Converse's LGBT Pride collection

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus designed Converse's new LGBT Pride collection.

Jun 8, 2018

Third annual Navy Pier Pride celebrates LGBTQ+ community and culture with fun, family-friendly pride

Jun 7, 2018

Gay couple chased by mob following Salt Lake City LGBT Pride

A man was allegedly attacked by a mob while trying to defend a gay couple who were being chased after Saturday's Utah Pride Festival in Salt Lake City.

Jun 6, 2018

Andersonville Midsommarfest kicks off Chicago's festival season this weekend

Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 53rd year this weekend, bringing with it two days and three nights of music and shopping, food and drink to help kick off the Chicago summer neighborhood street festival sea

Jun 6, 2018

Large majority of Americans oppose businesses refusing to serve gay people

Nearly three quarters of American adults oppose businesses refusing to serve gay men and lesbians based on the owner's religious beliefs.

Jun 5, 2018

DJ Toy Armada brings the beats to Octane Party, June 9 at Fantasy Nightclub

DJ Toy Armada was in Chicago last September for LIBERATION: A Labor Day Grand Party from SKIN Productions, held at Fantasy Nightclub in Boystown. When the last note played and the final cymbal crashed at 5 a.m., he bowed

Jun 5, 2018

Kim English performs Chicago Pride Fest, June 16

Chicago native Kim English will be bringing her brand of electronica, soul, gospel, and house music to the Chicago Pride Fest this year.

Jun 5, 2018

Equality Illinois kicks off June with Pride Brunch

Equality Illinois held its Pride Kickoff Brunch, an annual launch to Pride celebrations in Chicago, on June 3 at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St.

Jun 5, 2018

PrideFest Milwaukee 2018 expands to a fourth day, opens Thursday, June 7

PrideFest Milwaukee, the largest volunteer-run Pride event in America, opens on June 7 with the first-ever four-day Milwaukee Pride weekend, filled with a star-studded entertainment lineup, activities and presentations f

Jun 4, 2018

Wintrust to host Pride Month event June 12

The financial holding company Wintrust will hold a Pride Month celebration Tuesday, June 12, at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, 231 S. LaSalle St.

Jun 4, 2018

Daya makes PrideFest Milwaukee debut on Friday, June 8

Breakout musician Daya has several top hits, was named the youngest honoree on Forbes 30 Under 30 list, debuted as #5 on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, and won a Grammy Award (Best Dance Recording – "Don't Let Me Down" wi

Jun 4, 2018

Jussie Smollett makes PrideFest Milwaukee debut on Saturday, June 9

Jussie Smollett is an actor and singer most recently known for his role as R&B artist Jamal Lyon on Fox's musical drama series Empire.

Jun 4, 2018

The B-52s make PrideFest Milwaukee debut on Sunday, June 10

"I can think of no other band that is synonymous with the words party and good times than the B-52s. Their infectious music layered with dance grooves galore, that frankly just makes your body move has been in high gear

Jun 4, 2018

With 40,000 balloons, one-word message highlights annual Chicago Pride Parade

Tommy DeLorenzo always looks for a fun theme with a positive message when preparing for the annual Chicago Pride Parade – and for 2018, the theme is, "Harmony."

Jun 3, 2018

Betty Who, Fab Five star in video of 'Queer Eye' theme song

Ahead of the second season premiere of Queer Eye, Netflix on Thursday released a remixed version of the show's theme song "All Things (just keep getting better)."

Jun 2, 2018

For second year, Trump fails to recognize LGBT Pride

For the second year in a row, President Donald Trump has failed to recognize June as LGBT Pride Month.

Jun 2, 2018

Apple to release LGBT Pride watch face

Apple is expected to release an LGBT Pride watch face on Monday.

Jun 1, 2018

Annise Parker talks politics, deep-dish pizza and Equality Illinois Pride Brunch

Annise Parker is excited to be the keynote speaker at the Equality Illinois Pride Kickoff Brunch on Sunday, June 3, at Venue West (221 N. Paulina St.) – and not just because she knows the trip will include plenty of trad

May 30, 2018