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Red Stars' undefeated season ends against Angel City FC
- The Chicago Red Stars' undefeated streak came to an end on April 13 after a 1-0 loss to Angel City FC at SeatGeek Stadium. An unlucky touch by Chicago defender Maximiliane Rall led to an own-goal ...
Q FORCE launches 2024 election efforts in Chicago
- More than 100 people attended the launch of 2024 election efforts by Q FORCE Midwest Action Group at Sidetrack April 12. Q FORCE is a Chicago-based, all-volunteer, grassroots movement organizing to recruit and activate "at least ...
First Queer and BIPOC-owned Illinois cannabis company opens Northalsted dispensary
- A small group gathered April 12 at 3340 N. Halsted St. to celebrate the grand opening of a historic new Northalsted business. SWAY, Illinois' first queer and BIPOC-owned cannabis company, marked the opening of its dispensary ...
Through a queer lens: Photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya discusses Chicago exhibition
- Paul Mpagi Sepuya is a photographer whose works incorporate several elements, including history, literary modernism and queer collaboration. The art of Sepuyawho is also an associate professor in visual arts ...
LGBTQ+ film fest Queer Expression to feature Alexandra Billings in 'Queen Tut'
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO — Pride Film Fest celebrates its second decade with a new name—QUEER EXPRESSION—and has announced its slate of LGBTQ+-themed feature, mid-length and short films for in-person and virtual events in April and May. QUEER EXPRESSI ...
WORLD Ugandan law, Japan, Cass report, Tegan and Sara, Varadkar done
- Ugandan LGBTQ+-rights activists asked the international community to mount more pressure on Uganda's government to repeal an anti-gay law that the country's Constitutional Court refused to nullify, PBS reported. Activist ...
NATIONAL Trans woman killed, Tenn. law, S. Carolina coach, Evan Low, Idaho schools
- Twenty-four-year-old Latina trans woman and makeup artist Meraxes Medina was fatally shot in Los Angeles, according to the website them, citing The Los Angeles Times. Authorities told the Times they found Medina's broken fingernail and a ...
SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, '9-1-1' actor, Kayne the Lovechild, STARZ shows, Cynthia Erivo
- Gay comedian/filmmaker Jerrod Carmichael criticized Dave Chappelle, opening up about the pair's ongoing feud and calling out Chappelle's opinions on the LGBTQ+ community, PinkNews noted, citing an Esquire article. Carmichael ...
Women & Children First marks its 45th anniversary
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By Tatiana Walk-Morris
- It has been about 45 years since Ann Christophersen and Linda Bubon co-founded the Women & Children First bookstore in 1979. In its early days, the two were earning their English degrees at the University of ...
VIEWPOINT Meditation on the killing of journalists
- Trigger warning: I am a journalist and I read newspapers. I've been reading newspapers since I first learned to read. Newspapers were a lively part of the daily life in my family. I even wrote letters ...
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David E. Munar reflects on Howard Brown leadership and new Columbus, Ohio post
- On April 1, David E. Munar started his tenure as CEO of the Columbus, Ohio-based non-profit health system Equitas. The date marked the latest chapter for Munar, who previously helmed AIDS Foundation Chicago and, most recently, ...
UK's NHS releases trans youth report; JK Rowling chimes in
- An independent report issued by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) declared that children seeking gender care are being let down, The Independent reported. The reportpublished on April 10 and led by pediatrician and former Royal ...
RUSH, others receive grant related to HIV prevention for Black women
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO — RUSH, in collaboration with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago and Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL), has been awarded ...
New leather contest at the Baton Show Lounge could send someone to International Mr. Leather
- The Baton Show Lounge, 4713 N. Broadway, is looking for competitors for a new contest for Chicago's leather community — and the winner could be sponsored to compete in International Mr. Leather. The inaugural Mr. Windy ...
Judith Butler focuses on perceptions of gender at Chicago Humanities Festival talk
- In an hour-long program filled with dry humornot to mention lots of audience laughterphilosopher, scholar and activist Judith Butler (they/them) spoke in depth on their new book at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., on ...
Big Gay Sal's, pizzeria named after owner's larger-than-life presence, opens in Northalsted
- Salvador Mora has always been known for his cheerful smile, warm hugs and big heart, but now it's his pizza that has people talking. Mora co-owns Big Gay Sal's, a late-night pizzeria that opened in March ...
LPAC, Arizona LGBTQ officials denounce Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion
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--From a press release
- Washington, DC — Yesterday, in a decision that starkly undermines reproductive freedoms, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to enforce a 160-year-old law that criminalizes abortion and penalizes healthcare providers who ...
U.S. women's soccer team caught in anti-LGBTQ+ controversy
- On April 9, the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) narrowly defeated Canada to win the SheBelieves Cup trophy. However, there were boos on the field for the USWNTdue primarily to an LGBTQ+-related controversy involving one player: ...
Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison announces inaugural Cook County LGBTQ+ Youth Art Competition
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--From a press release
- Schaumburg, Ill. — April 9, 2024 — Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison recently announced the firs ever LGBTQ+ Youth Art Competition. The competition's theme is "Pride is Power!" and will set the ton for Pride celebrations ...
Coach/activist Tara VanDerveer retires from Stanford after 38 seasons
- Stanford University women's basketball coach and gender-rights advocate Tara VanDerveer has retired after 38 seasons, media outlets reported. In 45 years as a head coach at Idaho (1978-80), Ohio State ...
Lesbian prime minister steps down
- Ana Brnabicthe first woman and the first lesbian to hold the office of prime minister of Serbia, or to be a leader of any Eastern European countryhas stepped down after seven years in power, in a ...
Chicago Pride Parade smaller this year amid 'safety and logistical' concerns
- The Chicago Pride Parade is downsizing this year due to 'safety and logistical' concerns brought on by the city. The parade, which is set for June 30, will be capped at 125 entries, said Tim Frye, ...
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame seeks nominations for 2024 induction
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--From a press release
- The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame has announced a call for nominations for the 2024 class of inductees into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Those wishing to may nominate individuals, organizations, businesses, or "Friends of ...
Chicago Red Stars announce first-ever match at Wrigley Field on June 8
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (April 9, 2024) — The undefeated Chicago Red Stars announced today that they will host Bay FC at historic Wrigley Field Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. CT, making it the first National Women's Soccer ...
Tiny Home Summit 2.0 convenes experts to explore affordable, small-scale housing June 13
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--From a press release
- CHICAGOA gathering of more than 250 elected officials, developers, advocates, philanthropists, community members, and people with lived experience will take place June 13, 2024 to discuss and strategize around the ...
Andersonville Chamber announces Andersonville Midsommarfest entertainment lineup
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (April 8, 2024) — The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to announce the full entertainment line-up for Andersonville Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer ...
Black LGBTQIA leaders applaud U of South Carolina head coach Staley for standing up for trans athlete inclusion
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--From a press release
- WASHINGTON — On Sunday, April 7, the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team won the NCAA National Championship. Ahead of the championship game, South Carolina's head coach Dawn Staley made comments in support of transgend ...
NAIA bans trans athletes from women's sports
- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on April 8 that athletes will only be allowed to compete in women's sports if they were assigned female at birth, CBS Sports reported. The NAIA's Council of ...
HRC president responds to NAIA vote to ban transgender women from playing sports
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--From a press release
- WASHINGTON Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, responded to the National Association of ...
Vatican reiterates opposition to gender change, theory
- On April 8, the Vatican reaffirmed its opposition to gender changes, gender theory and surrogate parenthood, as well as abortion and euthanasia, Reuters reported. This newest documentthe 20-page Dignitas infinita ...
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