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KC Ortiz heads to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of music, entertainment

Sep 14, 2021

Chicago shines on national softball stage, Legends capture second-place in Master's C-Division

Sep 14, 2021

RuPaul wins sixth Emmy for hosting 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Sep 13, 2021

Nearly half of LGBTQ people behind on rent fear eviction within next two months

People of color are more likely to be behind on rent than others, during this pandemic economy.

Sep 13, 2021

Utah city council candidate calls for muskets over LGBTQ students; board of ed member investigated

Utah State Board of Education says Natalie Cline may have violated their bylaws. Gregory Smith has since stopped campaigning for city council.

Sep 13, 2021

Father Mychal Judge: Beloved out gay priest was first recorded death of 9/11

His body bag was labeled, "Victim 0001."

Sep 11, 2021

DJ Suavesmooth to bring fusion of music to Out In The Park; Second City Outlaws featured

Sep 9, 2021

30th annual AIDS Run, Walk on Oct. 2; vax proof or neg PCR test required

People can participate off-site at their own pace and place.

Sep 9, 2021

LGBTQ history exhibit removed from Missouri Capitol; governor says it didn't follow rules

Sen. Greg Razer (D-Kansas City), the only openly gay member of the state senate, said the move is like shoving it back into a closet.

Sep 8, 2021

Abp. Carl Bean, inspiration for Lady Gaga's Born This Way, dead

He was founder of a denomination that ministered to people with AIDS, shunned by churches as they lay dying.

Sep 8, 2021

Free Britney? Spears' dad petitions end to conservatorship; Britney bill stalls in Congress

Congress introduced a bill to end abuse of conservatorships.

Sep 8, 2021

Darryl Stephens upped to series regular in CBS comedy 'B Positive'

Sep 8, 2021

Chicago's DJ Sean Parks takes drive from sports

Sep 8, 2021

Chicago Pride Fest extends to third day in October, headliners announced

Sep 7, 2021

Why can't I wear white after Labor Day? It's a class thing

It was a way of drawing the line between the haves and have nots, the upper crust versus the hoi polloi.

Sep 7, 2021

Naper Pride brings LGBTQ suburban community together Sep. 11-12

Will feature food booths, music, and other family entertainment.

Sep 7, 2021

Fired! Human Rights Campaign president forced out after helping Gov. Cuomo

"As a Black gay man who spent his whole life fighting for civil and human rights, they cannot shut me up," David said on Twitter. "Expect a legal challenge."

Sep 7, 2021

Singer David Hernandez 'stoked' for new 'Naked' residency in Las Vegas

Sep 7, 2021

Sidetrack OUTspoken featured storytellers for Sept. 7

Sep 7, 2021

Glen Ellyn, Ill. teacher under investigation for Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights lessons

The third-grade teacher shares inclusive books, materials on Tik Tok account.

Sep 4, 2021

Daddies! Chasten and Pete Buttigieg introduce their newborn babies

"We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family," the pair said on Instagram.

Sep 4, 2021

Singer and choreographer Bobby Newberry takes fans for a 'Ride'

Sep 2, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders makes Carl Nassib first out gay man on regular NFL roster

According to Outsports, "Nassib is one of 16 gay or bi men to play in NFL history."

Sep 1, 2021

Originally scheduled for Oct. 3, the 2021 Chicago Pride Parade officially out for 2021

Sep 1, 2021