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Dr. Justin B. Terry-Smith shares his powerful journey from surviving severe bullying and the restrictions of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to becoming a celebrated advocate. Discover his inspiring message of resilience for the
To honor the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, members of Chicago's Second City Sisters led a silent processional and community gathering through Lakeview to transform collective grief into healing and res
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Elected officials and community members gathered in Logan Square on Monday to kick off Pride Month with the neighborhood's third annual Progress Pride flag-raising ceremony. Local leaders and advocates used the event to
From the South Side of Chicago to the director's chair, Tadeo García shares his journey of resisting labels and finding resilience. In this personal narrative, the filmmaker behind On the Downlow opens up about his strug
With the appointment of Antonio King as Chicago's first Director of LGBTQ Affairs, we finally have a full-time seat at the table where city policy is written. I'm breaking down who King is and the specific tasks he's tak
President Donald Trump officially pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, a major tool to fight HIV/AIDS and other diseases around the world. It is a critical lifeline that will lose out on money from the w
TikTok's stay of execution in the U.S. comes with a major catch for the LGBTQ community. While the app is no longer facing an immediate ban, its new ties to the Trump administration and billionaire Larry Ellison have man
Michael Oboza interviews Debrah G, the "Lesbian Mayor of Andersonville," about growing up in the suburbs, finding community, and her advice for Gen Z and Alpha LGBTQ youth.
Grant from 'Born This Way' Foundation supports youth programming at Center on Halsted.
Rick Garcia, a legendary pioneer for LGBTQ civil rights and a fierce advocate for inclusive faith, has died at 66. From the halls of Springfield to the steps of the Cathedral, Rick spent decades fighting for the dignity
As a decade of service meets an increasing call for help, Life Is Work continues its mission to provide hope and hot meals to Chicago’s West Side. In a landscape of shifting legislation and systemic hurdles, Zahara Moniq
Hundreds of shoppers lined Clark Street to visit Gerber/Hart Library and Archives for the second annual Queerkindlmarkt, a holiday celebration featuring local queer artists and a special food drive. Honoring the legacy o
An intimate crowd in Chicago honored those lost to violence at The Second City Sisters' Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil.
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame will once again make history this fall with its 2025 Induction Ceremony at the Chicago History Museum on November 6.
A new study finds that most news coverage of Trump's anti-transgender executive orders failed to include any transgender voices. Concert organist Rowen Erickson says that silence in the media puts the community's safety
A new Trevor Project study finds that anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts among LGBTQ youth have sharply increased over the past year. Chicago advocates say the findings are a wake-up call to expand mental health
City Lit Theater and Black Button Eyes Productions set sail for a gothic voyage this Halloween season with Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter, a chilling world premiere inspired by Dracula.
Chicago's own Jane Addams remains the only openly LGBTQ person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize—a legacy of love, reform, and courage that still inspires the world.
LGBTQ pioneer Henry Gerber, founder of first legally recognized gay rights organization in the United States, will be honored with a bronze memorial on the Legacy Walk this October. The dedication celebrates the man whos
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case that could reshape how states regulate conversion therapy for minors. At the center is a Colorado counselor who says her speech is being censored—and a state defending its duty t
Looking for protest merch ahead of Chicago's upcoming demonstrations? Raygun in Andersonville has you covered with smart, progressive designs and plenty of LGBTQ pride.