The History of Queer Dance
The revolutionary history of ball culture in the LGBTQ community is not just about fabulous dance styles. It’s a profound intersection of sexuality, race, and gender nonconforming individuals defiantly living […]
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Pride Ball 2024
The International Vogue League’s Pride Ball 2024 is the ultimate ballroom showdown! Get ready to witness the most iconic “Houses” face off in an electrifying competition that brings the vogue […]
Interview with Stephanie Coleman
Stephanie Coleman, a seasoned videographer and realtor in Chicago, has a unique and inspiring background in the arts. Her film, Having A Ball! With the House of Avant Garde, was […]
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.
Asher HaVon Wins The Voice
This year, Asher HaVon has become the first out LGBTQ+ person to win the hit reality singing competition show, The Voice. Best Performances from Season 25 Winner Asher HaVon from […]
Portrait Session with Diana Solís
Robert Ford, Cecilia “CC” Hunt, Trent Adkins (co-founder of Thing magazine with Ford), and Diana Solís after a portrait session at Solís’s apartment and photo studio, above the Swan Club […]
Uncovering Queer Spaces
Join our queer + BIPOC community partners across Chicago’s South and West sides to map queer spaces that have shaped the city. This day of queer storytelling and mapping takes […]
Safety at Pride
It’s more important than ever to go to Pride this year to show that we won’t be bullied back into the closet! Christian nationalists, racists, and other reactionary forces think […]
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 […]
No Pride
Companies sponsoring Pride events are also funding Anti-LGBTQ Campaigns. Top hypocrites include Toyota, AT&T, Comcast, and State Farm. These companies actually signed the HRC’s Business Statement Opposing Anti-LGBTQ State Legislation, […]