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| | Trans murders rising alongside anti-trans
rhetoric
An illustration used as part of a 1938 children's book Der Giftpilz (The Poisoned Mushroom) by Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher features a menacing-looking, burly caricature of a Jewish man confronting two young children, Else and Hans, ... | | 
| | Report: Bisexuals face invisibility, isolation, discrimination, violence
From a press release
DENVER, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 — A new report previewed yesterday at the White House in a groundbreaking policy meeting found that while more than half of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community identifies as ... | | 
| | AfterEllen fires editor, future in question
Former AfterEllen editor-in-chief Trish Bendix was fired from her post Monday night after 10 years with the lesbian/queer-focused website. She spent the last two years in her current role managing content and editorial functions daily to ... |
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| | Symposium positions health equity as a pivotal social justice issue for LGBTQs
GUEST COLUMN
For those in our community with an activist spirit, attending a two-day symposium on LGBTQ Health might seem like the least likely response to all that troubles our people and society. The airwaves fill with the ... | | 
| | Feldblum reflects on being first out EEOC commissioner
Chai Feldblum, the first openly lesbian commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has admitted that, since she doesn't have biological children, there are certain laws that have become her "kids." Among those are the ... | |
| | Illinois HIV+ people urged to take quiz
Illinois HIV Care Connect has introduced the HIV #StayinCare Quiz to raise awareness of the topic of staying in care, also known as "retention in care," Business Wire noted. By taking this quiz, people living with ... | |
| | Court rules for trans Wisconsin boy
A federal court ruled Sept. 20 that a Wisconsin school must immediately halt its discriminatory policy of singling out a transgender boy, Ashton Whitaker, and forcing him to use a restroom separate from all other students. ... | |
| | Controversial NU professor can return to teaching
A lesbian Northwestern University political science professor who was, this summer, banned from campus and student contact was, on Sept. 19, given the go-ahead to return to her job. Prof. Jacqueline Stevens was banned from contact ... | |
| | IVI-IPO hosting Glynn Sudberry Awards Oct. 7
IVI-IPO, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization, will host its annual Glynn Sudberry Awards Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., at Lazo's Tacos, 2009 N. Western Ave. The emcee will be Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy. ... | | 
| | LGBT business event focuses on supplier diversity
Law firm Baker & McKenzie hosted a Sept. 22 City Wide Pride event alongside the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois. Four panelists addressed a standing-room only audience made up of representatives ranging from growing local ... | |
| | LGBTQs, gun violence prevention coalition to provide education, action
CHICAGO—In response to the epidemic of shootings in Chicago, and the massacre of mostly LGBTQ, mostly Latino individuals at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Chicago-area LGBTQ, Latino and gun violence prevention organizations are coming together for ... | | 
| | Howard Brown Health medical director discusses new South Side clinic
Maya Green, M.D., medical director of Howard Brown Health's Englewood clinic, calls her new role "a whirlwind of fun and challenges. It's been a great experience in teamwork, community and sharing." The clinic opened in May ... | |
| | 'Bi the Way' talk Sept. 28 at Center
As part of its Chats series, Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., will host "Bi the Way" Wed., Sept. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. September is Celebrate Bisexuality Month, Marla Depew (comedian, JDA Comedy) and Adrienne McCue ... | |
| | Chicago House launching TransWorks mentorship Oct. 19
Chicago House is launching the organization's third TransWorks Mentorship Program this fall, beginning Wed., Oct. 19. The purpose of the program is to facilitate supportive and positive relationships between transgender ... | |
| | Syphilis infection rates on the rise
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that syphilis infections are on the rise in the United States, jumping 15 percent from 2013 to 2014. A new CDC report, released Sept. 22, ... | | 
| | E. Patrick Johnson now heading NU's African-American studies
E. Patrick Johnson, Carlos Montezuma Professor of African-American Studies and Performance Studies, has been named the new chair of the African-American studies department at Northwestern University. Johnson is no stranger ... | |
| | THE AMAZON TRAIL Affectional preference
Hey, world, big news! Gay people are more than our sexuality. I am really, really tired of the focus on the third syllable of the term homosexual. It's annoyed me for 54 years that I am defined by one part of ... | |
| | Five ways to help your child who is being bullied
(with special tips for LGBTQ parents)
As kids return to school, some kids will be billed because their parents identify as LGBTQ. We know that bullies are always on the prowl and that, sadly, many, many kids will be bullied at school. ... | |
| | Educators Tackle Race in "Color of Education" Panel Discussion
From a press release
Join an esteemed panel of educators in an honest discussion of race and education at the upcoming "Color of Education" Roundtable Discussion, Thursday, October 6, 2016 the Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law. The Cradle ... | | 
| | National roundup: Emergency shelters, Pulse aftermath, immigrant project
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a final rule requiring equal treatment of transgender people in federally funded emergency shelters. The rule provides that transgender individuals must be housed based on their ... | | 
| | World news: Mexico and marriage, N. Ireland petition, Oscar Wilde
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Pope Francis has praised anti-gay marriage activists in Mexico for defending "family and life," PinkNews reported. Mexico has recently seen a wave of large-scale protests opposing same-sex marriage heavily backed ... | | 
| | Final Trans Talk offers education on trans living
In order to combat the dramatic upsurge in anti-transgender rhetoric over the past two years, many advocates agree that an increase in transgender education and ally-building is urgently required. It was therefore encouraging to see a ... | |
| | Some states' voter ID laws may block tens of thousands of transgender voters
From a Williams Institute press release
LOS ANGELES — Eight states' voter ID laws may create substantial barriers to voting and possible disenfranchisement for tens of thousands of transgender voters this election. In Alabama, Georgia, Indiana ... | |
| | Point Foundation Scholarship event to support LGBTQ students
From a press release
Point Foundation (Point), which provides higher education scholarship, mentoring and leadership training to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, invites the public to help support the next generation ... | | 
| | Clinton underscores LGBT rights to win over millenials
For a Democrat, Clinton has low support among young voters
With polls showing a decline in support among millennials, Hillary Clinton is underscoring LGBT rights to keep young voters from straying from the Democratic presidential ticket on Election Day. Clinton referenced the importance of continuing the ... | |
| | New campaign featuring LGBTQ immigrants
From a press release
New York, NY — Today, Immigration Equality and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center will launch the LGBTQ New Americans Project, featuring audio and video oral histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer immigrants living in ... | |
| | Remarks by President Obama at National Museum of African American History and Culture
From the White House Office of the Press Secretary
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT RECEPTION IN HONOR OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE Grand Foyer 4:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome, everybody. (Applause.) This ... | |
| | President Obama presents National Medals of the Arts and Humanities
From the White House Office of the Press Secretary
Remarks by President Obama, East Room, Sept. 22, 2016, 11:49 a.m. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please sit down. I can ... |
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| | SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Deadly homophobia in 'Man in the Ring'
Plays have often inspired the creation of operas, but it usually doesn't happen the other way around. Man in the Ring by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright/director/actor Michael Cristofer (The Shadow Box, Gia, Mr. Robot)
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| | THEATER REVIEW The Happiest Place on Earth
Playwright: Philip Dawkins. At: Solo Celebration (in conjunction with Sideshow Theatre Company) at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $42-$48. Runs through: Oct. 23 Communicative dissonances are often evidenced ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Wonderful Town
Score: Leonard Bernstein; Lyrics: Betty Comden & Adolph Green; Book: Joseph Fields & Jerome Chodorov. At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: 312-443-3800 or GoodmanTheatre.org; $20-$106. Runs through: Oct. 23 Die-hard New York historians are ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW You on the Moors Now
Playwright: Jaclyn Backhaus. At: The Hypocrites at the Den Heath Mainstage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $36. Runs through: Oct. 30 Unreconstructed jokesters who still derive amusement from invoking the so-called "battle of the sexes" may ... | | 
| | THEATER Collaborating on 'Julius Caesar
For years, Writers Theatre co-founder and artistic director Michael Halberstam had wanted to tackle Shakespeare's Roman history play Julius Caesar. So when it came time to pick out the first play in the company's 25th-anniversary season ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Life Sucks
Playwright: Aaron Posner. At: Lookingglass Theatre, Water Tower Pumping Station. Tickets: 312-337-0665; LookingglassTheatre.org; $35 and up. Runs through: Nov. 6 Life Sucks is a beautifully performed, visually lovely, and amusing ... | | 
| | Theater spotlight: The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan; Critics' Picks
Theater spotlight Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet gets transported to a mythical ancient China by the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company's visiting production of The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan. See how the gorgeous costumes and acrobatics of Peking ... | |
| | Aurora gets tax credit for arts center
The City of Aurora has received a tax-credit award worth more than $15 million from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) toward the development of the Aurora Arts Center at the former Waubonsee Community College Building ... | | 
| | NUNN ON ONE Actor/musician David Pevsner shows versatility
Performer David Pevsner is full of surprises. Not only is he a talented actor in films like 300: Rise of an Empire and Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean, but he's been an erotic model for 20 years. Television ... | | 
| | Knight at the Movies: Fall LGBT movie special
The end of September means that fall movies and award season is just about here. This year, the studios have a couple of excellent LGBT contenders that may very well end up in the winner's circle. ... | | 
| | Reeling continues to entertain, enlighten until Sept. 29
Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times
The second-oldest LGBT film festival in the world continues in Chicago, as Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival continues in Chicago through Thursday, Sept. 29. For complete festival information ... | | 
| | Chicago Int'l Film Fest hosts celebratory event
The Chicago International Film Festival held a celebration at GreenRiver on Sept. 19. The 52nd year for the festival opens with a musical called La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, that runs Thursday, ... | | 
| | Hip-hop and LGBTQs: The intersectionality of two communities
By Tarina Hargrays
"I hold hip-hop in such a high regard and expect so much of it because it is music that has very revolutionary roots." This is what artist Akenya Seymour said when asked about the LGBTQ community's ... | |
| | Author to promote 'Bobby Kennedy'
Author Larry Tye will be at various Chicago spots to promote his latest book, Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon. The book—which Tye says has strong LGBT- and civil-rights angles—tracks former U.S. Sen./Attorney General ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"I swallow mine."—Robert Sepulveda's explanation to the contestants on Finding Prince Charming. He was answering the question of shouldn't you spit out wine at a wine tasting. As we know, swallowing is something Sepulveda specializes in. ... | | 
| | Reeling Film Festival opens with Bianca Del Rio
A movie running in Chicago Filmmakers' Reeling 2016: The 34th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival brought director Matt Kugelman and Hurricane Bianca herself, Bianca Del Rio, into town for the debut of the film on Sept. ... | | 
| | OUTspoken features variety of storytellers Oct. 4
The monthly OUTspoken LGBTQ storytelling series at Sidetrack, held the first Tuesday of each month, always features an eclectic mix of voices, and the Oct. 4 program is no different. The event is free, located at ... | | 
| | Entertainment news: Marc Jacobs, Tituss Burgess, 'Hamilton,' 'Will & Grace'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Designer Marc Jacobs has apologized for having models with dreadlocks at his recent New York Fashion Week show, Page Six stated. "I apologize for the lack of sensitivity unintentionally expressed by my brevity," the designer wrote ... | | 
| | MUSIC Bloc Party talks group dynamics, coming out
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
English group Bloc Party continues to combine rock, pop and electronic music mixing the sounds together. Beginning in 1999, the team has changed a bit over the years while still having strong success. Their debut album ... | | 
| | Susan Werner kicks off Auditorium's season
On Sept. 22, The Auditorium Theater kicked off its 2016-17 season with an intimate performance from out singer-songwriter Susan Werner. Celebrating her ninth appearance at The Auditorium Theater, Werner, per her custom, turned the historic performance ... | | 
| | Hamilton's America documentary on PBS Great Performances Oct. 21
From a press release
The story of Alexander Hamilton is most remembered for its dramatic conclusion, which saw Hamilton killed in a duel by Vice President Aaron Burr. But the full story of this political genius - a poor immigrant ... | | 
| | OUTspoken features variety of storytellers Oct. 4
The monthly OUTspoken LGBTQ storytelling series at Sidetrack, held the first Tuesday of each month, always features an eclectic mix of voices, and the Oct. 4 program is no different. The event is free, located at ... | | 
| | From This Day Forward, explores family with transgender dad, Oct. 10
From a press release
A unique—and traditional—love story shows how a Midwestern family adapted to a life-altering transformation. What's it like to have a transgender parent—or spouse? How can a family stay together in the face of such significant change? ... | |
| | Garland, Minnelli Palladium concert tribute Oct. 9
From a press release
After two sold-out performances earlier this year, Nancy Hays (as Judy Garland) and Michelle Lauto (as Liza Minnelli) are bringing "Judy & Liza—Once in a Lifetime" back to the Uptown Underground Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7 ... | | 
| | Joffrey Ballet launches 2016-2017 season with multimedia Romeo & Juliet
From a press release
CHICAGO —The Joffrey Ballet launches its 2016-2017 season with the return of Polish National Ballet Director Krzysztof Pastor's popular Romeo & Juliet, which mesmerized audiences at its Chicago premiere in spring 2014. Romeo & Juliet is ... | |
| | Day-of-show digital lottery for Hamilton launching Sept. 27
From a press release
CHICAGO (Sept. 20, 2016) — Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago are pleased to announce the day-of-show digital lottery for HAMILTON, launching in Chicago on September 27, 2016 at The PrivateBank Theatre (18 W. Monroe). ... |
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| | L & A Healing Studio: A business and personal partnership
Just more than a year old, L & A Healing Studio is fast becoming a South Loop destination. "People say, "it feels like you guys have been here forever," but we got the keys on July 6 of last year and ... | |
| | 'Express Yourself' gala on Oct. 2
Nothing Without a Company and The Living Canvas are hosting The Express Yourself Gala and Fashion Show, a fundraiser for [Trans]formation, on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Evanston's Crystal Ballroom and Lounge, 529 Davis St., 11 a.m.-3 ... | | 
| | AUTOS: VEHICLE REVIEW 2017 Hyundai Elantra: Less swoopy, more suave
When first seeing the redesigned 2017 Hyundai Elantra, I didn't really care for it. Sure, it was bound to be a technical advancement over the previous generation, but it seemed less special. Swoopy bodywork had given ... | | 
| | BOOK REVIEW Sorry Not Sorry
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
By Naya Rivera. $24; Tarcher, Pergiee; 241 pages Oh, the things you did in your youth! All those late nights, sneaking out of the house and thinking your parents didn't know. (They did.) The crazy things ... | | 
| | Hundreds feast at Chicago Gourmet
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Millennium Park was filled with foodies on Sept. 24-25 for Chicago Gourmet, presented by bon appetit. The cuisine celebration started Sept. 23 with a Hamburger Hop at Harris Theater Rooftop, then continued later that evening at ... | | 
| | Dining news: Hamburger Hop winners, Nat'l Coffee Day, Oyster Fest
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—The 2016 Hamburger Hop, sponsored by Buckhead Beef and Blue Moon Brewing Company, kicked off the ninth annual Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet. Chef Martial Noguier of Bistronomic was named the judges' Buckhead Beef Hamburger Hop ... | | 
| | TRAVEL Los Angeles: City of Angels has a lot to love
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Many Chicagoans choose to move to Los Angeles in California and it is easy to see why. There is plenty of sunshine and a moderate climate to enjoy. The grid layout of the city makes it easy to navigate but traffic ... | | 
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Tim Murphy, author of Christodora, at City Lit Sept. 29
From a press release
City Lit Books hosts a reading by Tim Murphy, author of Christodora, followed by a discussion moderated by filmmaker and journalist Kellee Terrell. The event is Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. at 2523 N. Kedzie, Chicago. ... | |
| | Sky semifinal tickets sales begin
From a press release
CHICAGO — Tickets for the semifinal round of the 2016 WNBA Playoffs presented by Verizon are on sale now. The winning teams in the second round single-elimination games advance to the semifinals which will feature a ... |
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