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| | HRC Comments on Illinois' 3rd Congressional District Primary Result
From a press release
CHICAGO — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement on the primary election results ... | |
| | National LGBTQ Task Force calls for reevaluation the role of guns in America
From a National LGBTQ Task Force press release
WASHINGTON-DC: The National LGBTQ Task Force released a new platform on gun policy that condemned the myth that mental health is linked to gun violence, while at the same time it laid out how police brutality, ... | | 
| | Title VII, Where and why "sex" matters to LGBT employees
Lori Franchina worked as a rescue worker for Providence, Rhode Island, and for four years, everything was fine. Then one day, she was paired up with a male worker notorious for sexually harassing female colleagues. The ... | |
| | In Eastern Caribbean LGBT People Face Bias, Violence Under Colonial-Era Laws
From a Human Rights Watch press release
(Bridgetown, Barbados, March 21, 2018) — Discriminatory laws in Eastern Caribbean countries make lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people targets for discrimination, violence and abuse, Human Rights Watch said ... | | 
| | Gun-control activists meet with Pfleger
A group of gun-control activists—including outspoken Parkland, Florida, survivor Emma Gonzalez, an out bisexual—met with Chicago's Father Michael Pfleger at Saint Sabina church, 1210 W. 78th Pl. Her tweet noted, "We met up with some more ... | | 
| | Vanessa Sheridan helps trans community at Center on Halsted
Vanessa Sheridan is a woman of many talents. She's an author and a musician, a veteran and an advocate. She was a transgender inclusion consultant for businesses like McKinsey and Company, Mayo Clinic, Best Buy and ... | |
| | LGBTQ town-hall meeting March 28
The Association of Latino/as Motivating Action (ALMA) will host an LGBTQ town-hall meeting on Wed., March 28, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N. Elbridge St. Among those slated to attend are Illinois ... | |
| | Howard Brown annual meeting March 21
Howard Brown Health will hold its annual meeting Wed., March 21, at Joffrey Tower's Studio A, 10 E. Randolph St., 6-8 p.m. At this free event, Howard Brown will review its accomplishments and discuss how to ... | | 
| | LGBTQ couples shop around wedding expo
RainbowWeddingNetwork hosted its 10th annual LGBTQ Wedding Expo at the Hotel Chicago on March 18. RainbowWeddingNetwork launched, in 2000, at the hands of partners Cindy Sproul and Marianne Puechl and, in 2003, expanded to begin producing ... | |
| | LETTER A call for inclusion
An open letter to The Legacy Project's Victor Salvo Hello, Victor: We have been supporters of the Legacy Project's efforts to memorialize the contributions of LGBTQ citizens. Your inclusion of African-American and Latinx citizens has brought ... | |
| | ALMA's 'Winter Salsa' March 23
The Association of Latino/as Motivating Action (ALMA) will host its "2nd Annual Winter Salsa" on Friday, March 23, at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. ... | | 
| | BOOKS
With 'The List,' Amy Siskind documents democracy's downfall
Like so many others, Amy Siskind was shocked by 2016's presidential outcome, and felt that President Trump's election thrust U.S. democracy into great danger. She wanted to document the signs of the forthcoming societal upheaval so ... | | 
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NATIONAL Pre-teen suicide, drag-queen situation, Truth Awards, Stormy Daniels
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
A 12-year-old bisexual boy in Mississippi committed suicide after allegedly being bullied for coming out, Gay Star News reported. Andrew Leach was found dead March 6 at the family home after death by hanging. However, his ... | | 
| | WORLD Councilwoman killed, gay whistleblower, medicinal vending machine
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Rio de Janeiro Councilwoman Marielle Franco was killed March 14 after attending and speaking at a Black women's empowerment event in the city, The Washington Blade reported. She was a bisexual Brazilian of African descent who ... | |
| | Quigley Presses HUD Sec. Carson on LGBTQ Housing, Invites Him to Meet Chicago Advocates
From a press release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after he ... | |
| | Carson Admits He's Ignoring Protections for LGBTQ People in Homeless Shelters
From a news release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) criticized Secretary Ben Carson's shameful admission that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is delaying important resources protecting LGBTQ people ... | |
| | Cecile Richards, Tarana Burke, Dreamers to Receive Civil and Human Rights Community's Highest Honor
From a news release
WASHINGTON — The past year has marked a pivotal point in America's civil rights history, with women's rights, racial justice, and immigration occupying the center of pitched battles to protect the victories of the past and ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS U.S. Congress 6th Dist. candidate Carole Cheney
Carole Cheney, a former top aide to U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-11th), is running for the Democratic slot March 20 to select the candidate who will face off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-6th) in ... | |
| | Millennium Park's security plan unveiled
Coinciding with the start of the busy summer season on May 19, Millennium Park will implement a security perimeter and bag check for all concerts and events that take place at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, according ... | |
| | 'March for Our Lives' events March 24
On March 24, Chicago will be among the many cities taking part in the student-led "March for Our Lives" movement—a national day of action organized in response to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Almost ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS U.S. Congress 6th Dist. candidate
Ryan Huffman on trying to take the House
Data analyst Ryan Huffman maintains that he brings a more progressive perspective to the Democratic race in the March 20 primary, the winner of which will face off against incumbent Peter Roskam in the November general ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS Illinois Governor candidate Tio Hardiman wants to govern "from bottom to top"
Activist Tio Hardiman, who is executive director of Violence Interrupters NPC, a Chicago-based non-profit organization of violent conflict intervention experts, is vying again for the governor's office in 2018. He previously ran in 2014, but lost ... | |
| | Japanese American Organizations Launch Oral History Project
From a press release
The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) have announced the launch of Untold Stories, an oral history project that documents experiences of Japanese ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS U.S. Rep. 4th District candidate
Jesus Chuy Garcia his experience
After longtime U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-4th, unexpectedly announced that he would not be seeking another term, he backed Cook County Commissioner Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia to be his successor. A veteran of local and state politics, ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS Illinois Attorney General candidate Aaron Goldstein on progressive AG agenda
Attorney Aaron Goldstein, a former public defender who, in 2016, defeated Dick Mell as the 33rd Ward Democratic Committeeman, is running for to be Illinois' attorney general. Among his Democratic opponents opponents in the race are ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS Illinois Attorney General Renato Mariotti
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti has become an especially vocal critic of the Trump administration since the current president took office. Now, Mariotti has his hat in the ring to be Illinois' next attorney general. Among ... | | 
| | ELECTION Illinois Attorney General candidate Scott Drury
After a tumultuous primary season that saw him win an aggressive challenge to his candidacy, state Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) is vying for the post being vacated by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Among his Democratic ... | |
| | Ahead of Supreme case, leaders, advocates unite to affirm businesses should be open to all
From a press release
Washington, D.C. — Celebrities, civil rights leaders, LGBT advocates, hundreds of businesses, faith leaders, and many others are uniting to celebrate "Open To All Week," affirming that businesses open to the public should be open to ... | |
| | COUP3/GOALS to explore relationships beginning March 23
COUP3/GOALS—a four-session queer, sociopolitical series launching in Chicago that explores sexuality, contemporary relationships and self revelation through intimate freedom—will launch March 23. Queer, femme producer/artist Emily ... | |
| | HRC Mourns the Loss of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
From an HRC press release
WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS Illinois Attorney Gen. candidate Nancy Rotering on using mayoral skills in AG job
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is among the many candidates vying to replace Lisa Madigan once she leaves office. Among her Democratic opponents opponents in the race are Aaron Goldstein, Renato Mariotti, Jesse Ruiz, Scott Drury ... | |
| | Leaked memo shows that HUD plans to remove anti-discrimination language
From a press release
Washington, DC — Just days after People For the American Way filed suit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Justice Department to force the agencies to release documents about reported actions they ... | |
| | Child welfare, LGBTQ advocacy groups condemn HHS delay in collecting foster, adoption data
From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC — Leaders of the Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign are condemning the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) planned two-year delay in collecting critical foster care and adoption data as required by ... | | 
| | ELECTIONS U.S. Congress 5th Dist. Progressive Sameena Mustafa aims to unseat Mike Quigley
Sameena Mustafa in one of three challengers to incumbent Congressman Mike Quigley in the March 20 Democratic primary for the 5th Congressional District of Illinois. Mustafa—who was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Indian-Muslim immigrant parents and ... | | 
| | Kendell stepping away from NCLR leadership
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) announced that after more than 22 years, Kate Kendell will be stepping down from her role as executive director at the end of this year. NCLR was the first ... | |
| | GLAD, NCLR urge 8th Circuit to find Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination
From a press release
NCLR and GLAD file brief urging the Eighth Circuit to find sexual orientation discrimination prohibited under Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act Brief argues that exclusion of LGBT people from Title VII's protection is ... |
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| | THEATER SPOTLIGHT Bad Girls: The Stylists
A quintet of actors play more than two dozen roles in Bad Girls: The Stylists, Astrid Saalbach's dark-to-its-roots comedy about stylists and clientele who unload a lot more than hair while getting groomed. As salon scissors ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Picture of Dorian Gray
Playwright Adapted by Paul Edwards, from the novel by Oscar Wilde At: City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets: 773-293-3682, CityLit.org; $12-$32. Runs through: April 15 Oscar Wilde's The Portrait of Dorian Gray seems ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Written by: Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler At: No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets: $39-69 (higher price includes dinner). Runs through: April 29 The tiny theater at No Exit Cafe would seem to be ... | |
| | THEATER Critics' Picks
Schiller's Mary Stuart, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, through April 15. Hailed as a clash of queens—Mary of Scots vs. Elizabeth of England—it's far more about the power game behind the throne, and realpolitik hasn't changed much. JA ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW Hang Man
Playwright: Stacy Osei-Kuffour At: Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: 773-283-7071; TheGiftTheatre.org; $30-$40. Runs through: April 29 Whether it's the play itself, the production or a combination of both, this world premiere of Hang Man is ... | | 
| | SPRING THEATER PREVIEW Musicals: Fresh flowers and old chestnuts
If quantity is your thing, it's a great spring for musical theater; you'll be up to your ears in singers and dancers. On the other hand, the pickings are sparse if you're looking for originality, innovation ... | | 
| | SPRING THEATER PREVIEW Premieres reflect global awareness
Playwrights and the theaters who showcase them are finally catching up with the times. Audiences looking to shake off the inertia of winter boredom will find a diversity of world premiere narratives on display in Chicago. ... | | 
| | SPRING THEATER PREVIEW Debra Barsha gives people 'A Taste of Things to Come'
BY SEAN MARGARET WAGNER
How many musicals out there can boast an all-female cast, creative team, orchestra, and a topic that celebrates intersectional feminist stories with humor and catchy songs? Debra Barsha—the bookwriter, composer and lyricist behind the new musical ... | | 
| | SPRING DANCE PREVIEW Women lead the pack this dance season
Clearly, the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements were needed to raise awareness—yet again—about the inequities, discrimination and harassment that women face in the workplace (at let's face it, everywhere else). It ... | |
| | Sweet Honey in the Rock named UChicago ensemble-in-residence
Sweet Honey in the Rock—a Grammy-nominated, female African-American a cappella ensemble—has been appointed the Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence at the University of Chicago (UChicago) for the 2018-19 season. According to ... | |
| | DuVernay's film company acquires disco documentary
Array Releasing—which counts filmmaker Ava DuVernay as its founder—announced the film collective's 18th feature film acquisition, Jewel's Catch One. Marking the second feature from female filmmaker C. Fitz, the documentary ... | | 
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SHOWBIZ Harry Styles, Wanda Sykes, Anderson Cooper, 'Gotham' co-star
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
During a live performance, Harry Styles debuted an unreleased song called "Medicine," and one set of lyrics in particular has his fans in a whirlwind, Billboard noted. In a verse, Styles appeared to sing "The boys ... | |
| | Free hip-hop/house festival April 13-14
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago—partnering with national and local community organizations, artist practitioners and scholars—will continue its B-Series, a biannual celebration of hip hop and street dance, with ... | | 
| | Flower & Garden Show tells 'Tales' this year
With a theme of "Flowertales, the annual Chicago Flower & Garden Show took place March 14-18 at Navy Pier. As always, there was an Evening in Bloom presentation. This year's was "Hort Couture," presented March 13, ... | | 
| | MUSIC The Shadowboxers talk Timberlake, LGBT fans, Indigo Girls
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The Shadowboxers are on the move and hitting big arenas this year thanks to their Man of the Woods friend Justin Timberlake. Founding members Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins and Scott Tyler met at Emory University and ... | | 
| | BENT NIGHTS Ezra Furman; Polica
With the hint of spring in the air, queer troubadour Ezra Furman dropped into Thalia Hall recently to kick off a tour and promote his new Transangelic Exodus (on Belle Union Records). That ex-Evanton son Furman ... | | 
| | Randolph Street Market on March 24-25
Called the "Barney's of Vintage," the Randolph Street Market continues its indoor market season with "Spring Fling" on Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25, 10 p.m.-5 p.m. at 1341 W. Randolph St. The spring-themed event will kick off with ... | | 
| | Andy Senor Jr. talks Gloria Estefan, Cuba, 'On Your Feet'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Tony-nominated show On Your Feet is returning to Chicago after a big debut here at the Oriental Theatre in 2015. The story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan struck a chord with viewers, thanks to many hit ... | | 
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SPRING THEATER PREVIEW Highlights of spring theater
By Kerry Reid
Social issues, "the Scottish Play" and submarines are all hitting the boards around town. With new takes on old classics, literary adaptations and local premieres of contemporary hits (plus one high-profile star turn at Steppenwolf), there's ... | | 
| | SPRING THEATER PREVIEW 'Tom Riddle' combines Harry Potter, Shakespeare
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
When Hannah Mary Simpson embarked on a college group project, she had no idea her words would become a full-fledged production. In 2016, Simpson was a student in Ohio Wesleyan University's "How to Write Shakespeare" course, ... | | 
| | Driehaus appoints new executive director
Chicago's Richard H. Driehaus Museum has announced the selection of its new executive director, Richard P. Townsend. The appointment came after an extensive national search by the museum's board of trustees. Townsend, who will be responsible ... | |
| | Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's season celebrates women, love, power of embracing authenticity
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is proud to announce our 5th season, which celebrates women, love, and the transformative power of embracing our own authentic selves. Women of the Now: In June, we feature a concert of ... | |
| | Season of Concern's Cabaret for Care, Sloan Awards, April 9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CHICAGO, IL - - - Season of Concern, the Chicagoland theatre community's fundraising effort that provides compassionate care to those in our community who are experiencing the effects of catastrophic illness and provides ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW The Next Big Thing
Playwright: Carrie J. Sullivan At: The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Tickets: TheFactoryTheater.com; $18-25. Runs through: April 21 Set in 1997 Chicago, Factory Theater's world premiere of The Next Big Thing shows a tacit understanding ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea
Playwright: Nathan Alan Davis At: First Floor Theater at The Den, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $10-$20. Runs through: March 31 Tribal histories featuring forced migrations can exacerbate the propensity of young people to speculate on ... | | 
| | Cheyenne Jackson to be at workshop benefit
On Sunday, March 18, Chicago Theatre Workshop will hold its spring benefit on the Main stage at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.—with actor/singer Cheyenne Jackson stepping in for Laura Benanti as the headliner. Jackson ... | |
| | New film explores legacy of oldest Black-owned disco club, LGBTQ safe space
From a press release
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 5, 2018) - Today ARRAY Releasing announces the film collective's eighteenth feature film acquisition, JEWEL'S CATCH ONE. Marking the second feature from woman filmmaker C. Fitz, the documentary ... | | 
| | FILM REVIEW Black Panther
First published at https://medium.com
"Dance the blues. See how she dances. To bring us the news. See how she dances. Ashes and news. See how she dances. Rise from the blues." — Phoenix (The Amazing Flight of The Lone Star) ... |
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| | DINING NAHA moving, Lunchroom opens, 'March Madness'
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—NAHA, 500 N. Clark St., is moving after 18 years, serving its last meals there on Saturday, March 31. In a letter, Carrie and Michael Nahabedian said, in part, "It is time for a new home, ... |
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