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The 35 Anniversary commemorative issue celebrates and documents the Fabulousness of Thing magazine.
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Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
The Kamala Harris Dance Song
Energize, Organize, Mobilize Let’s forge a new path that will provide a legacy for generations…
Asher HaVon Wins The Voice
This year, Asher HaVon has become the first out LGBTQ+ person to win the hit…
The Translatable Project
A safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth to express themselves. Launched by basketball player Dwyane Wade…
The New Era of Ballroom Culture
Good Morning America explores how ballroom culture has evolved since its origins and how it…
The Royal Haus of Silk
The 18th Annual NYC Dance Parade took place Saturday, May 18, 2024 in New York…
Portrait Session with Diana Solís
Robert Ford, Cecilia “CC” Hunt, Trent Adkins (co-founder of Thing magazine with Ford), and Diana…
TRQPiTECA
Unique and inclusive cultural experiences that celebrate diverse communities through art and dance music. TRQPiTECA…
Renaissance – A Queer Syllabus
The Queer Renaissance Syllabus draws inspiration from Beyoncé’s renowned album, Renaissance, and the inclusive essence…
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How a Chicago-based Black and queer run publication built a platform for marginalized voices and revolutionized print media.
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of House Music
So much to celebrate! The music genre, born in Chicago, has revolutionized dance music internationally….
Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
Who Got Big Lips?
Duro Wicks, Lori Branch, Juba Kalamka, and Ronald Clark. Hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary this…
DJ Lady D: Global Soulful House
Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D, emerged as part of Chicago’s second wave of House…
Thirty Years Ago, a Black Queer Zine Captured the Scene that Birthed House
by Leor Galil for the Chicago Reader, June 2021 – In February 2021, dance-music site…
Deep House Radio
Deep House Radio | 24/7 Livestream https://youtu.be/GDQnA1LVCWA Deep house is a subgenre of house music….