Lambda Legal condemns Supreme Court ruling greenlighting ineffective and harmful “conversion therapy” practices
“LGBTQ+ youth do not need to be changed. Rather, like all youth, they need to be supported and celebrated for the unique and important people they are becoming.” (Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2026) – The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down Colorado’s ban on licensed…
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Chicago-based collective helps LGBTQ+ migrants in detention
A Chicago-based immigrant rights organization is working to support LGBTQ+ migrants in immigration detention through a mix of direct services, arts programs and advocacy aimed at shifting public narratives around immigration. Migrant Support Collective, founded in 2020, focuses on meeting the immediate needs of LGBTQ+ migrants who are either detained or recently released. “We usually…
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SAVOR Ann Sather’s impending closure, ‘Retro Revolution’ party and free jibaritos
—Business opportunity: West Town Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for businesses to lease two spaces in 2026 for short-term pop-ups. The spaces are at 1821 W. Chicago Ave. (550 square feet), at$900/month; and 1947 W. Chicago Ave. (1125 square feet), at $1,200/month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application form is here and the website…
Nation & World
IN BRIEF Florida HIV rule, mock funeral, Iceland schism, kissing women arrested, ‘Karamo’ canceled
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS organizations and others criticized an emergency rule that went into effect in Florida that could restrict access to HIV treatment for thousands of Floridians, per The Bay Area Reporter. One of the rule’s…
Theater / Dance
52nd Anniversary Jeff Awards for Non-EquityTheaters announced
CHICAGO—At the 52nd anniversary celebration of Non-Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 36 award recipients selected from among 157 nominees across 28 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 27 producing entities. The awards show was co-hosted by award-winning Chicago entertainment power couple Alexis J. Roston and Kelvin Roston, Jr., under the direction…
Music
Ani DiFranco invokes The Spirit of Ani in Evanston
The iconic performer Ani DiFranco is bringing her latest project out on a book tour, which leads her back to Illinois. The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom is a collaboration between author Lauren Coyle Rosen and the queer Grammy Award-winning Ani. This duo takes on a journey as guides down a spiritual…
Film / TV / Gossip
‘Sinners’ dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards, Rose Byrne and Amy Madigan take acting prizes
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Garners Two Wins; Ryan Coogler Earns Three Honors in a Breakout Year for Bold, Community-Driven CinemaSponsored by Tello Films March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the…
Books / Art
Trans
Trans Up Front Illinois launches gender-affirming care fund at inaugural “Light the Way” Soiree
Trans Up Front Illinois announced the launch of its Illinois Gender Affirming Care Fund March 21 during its first annual “Light the Way” Soiree, a signature fundraising event supporting its work with transgender and gender nonconforming youth and families. The event, held at Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Ave., raised more than $15,000 for Trans Up Front…
Lesbian
Affinity celebrates with annual Burning Bowl ceremony
On March 22, Affinity Community Services held its annual Burning Bowl ceremony. Friends and family gathered at the University of Illinois Student Center West located at 828 W. Wolcott for the event titled “Waves of Resistance and Resilience.” As guests dined on grilled Lebanese Chicken breasts and garlic whipped potatoes with parsnips they were treated to an…