Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality Illinois, delivered the keynote address at the organization’s annual gala on Jan. 31, framing the evening as “not just a gala—it is a sanctuary” amid escalating political attacks on LGBTQ+ people and civil rights. In a deeply personal speech, Parker warned of coordinated efforts to roll back hard-won protections—from … Continue reading WATCH: Channyn Lynne Parker delivers Equality Illinois Gala keynote