House Music, A Cultural Revolution
The new House Music documentary, House Music: A Cultural Revolution, airs November 8, 2024 on WTTW’s Chicago Stories series. This powerful film is produced by two Chicagoans who were immersed […]
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Interview with the Legendary Lori Branch
The Gay Origins of House Music on the ‘But We Loved’ podcast. Sneaking out in the early Warehouse years; Robert Ford and Thing mag; being disowned for being gay; the […]
Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
Ballroom continues to be an essential place for Black and Brown LGBTQ people to find care, connection, and chosen family.
30th Anniversary of 1st Black Openly LGBTQ+ Contingent in Bud Billiken Parade
Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion Features Participants from the 1993 March. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the “Ad Hoc Committee of Proud Black Lesbians and Gays” parade contingent […]
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Study Reveals High Support for LGBTQ Equality
A majority (84%) of non-LGBTQ Americans support equal rights for queer people. GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the findings […]
Patric McCoy: Take My Picture
On display April 14 through July 15, 2023 at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago. Purchase your tickets today for this powerful portrayal of Black gay men from the 1980s by Chicago […]
34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
The largest, most legendary LGBTQ celebration was held Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Los Angeles. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations […]
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Known by most as Miss Major, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a living icon. She’s a non-binary transgender activist, former sex worker, formerly incarcerated anti-prison advocate, drag performer, a participant in […]
Tevin Campbell Shares His Sexual Identity
Sure, many have long made assumptions, but the singer deserves to be celebrated for finally living freely. by Michael Arceneaux courtesy of levelman.com – I know for many people, a […]
Three Brothers, Two ‘Zines, One Legacy
by Ken Hare, courtesy of Defending Chicago – “… Someone can be famous because THING thinks they’re famous.” In 1987, three Black men from the South Side of Chicago created […]