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| | Aurora Pride back on after ambitious online fundraiser
Officials with Indivisible Aurora—the organization responsible for holding last year's successful Aurora Pride—said that the 2019 parade was back on after an online fundraising effort raised nearly $20,000 to cover ... | | 
| | Supreme Court to hear LGBT discrimination cases
On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear three high-profile cases involving employment discrimination against LGBT individuals, ABC News reported. The cases involve Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ... | | 
| | Suspects arrested in murder of queer reporter
In Northern Ireland, authorities have arrested two teens (aged 18 and 19) in connection with the murder of 29-year-old investigative journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed during rioting in Londonderry, CNN.com reported. McKee, who was born ... |
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| | Pete Buttigieg throws his hat in the ring
On April 14 in his home city of South Bend, Indiana, openly gay Mayor Pete Buttigieg formally launched his presidential campaign for 2020. See Windy City Times coverage at http://www.windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Buttigieg-run-for-presidency/65848.html . ... | | 
| | Monica Helms discusses trans flag creation, new book, activism
In 2005, transgender U.S. Navy veteran Monica F. Helms started writing her autobiography, but eventually she set it aside, deciding that "my life was still continuing." "Last year, something in my head told me I needed ... | | 
| | Sheridan discusses workplace training and new book
Vanessa Sheridan, who is Center on Halsted's director of gender equity and inclusion, frequently gives public trainings about the transgender community. Sheridan's goals, she tells her audiences, are twofold: "The first is to give the best, ... | |
| | Center on Halsted's 'Human First' gala set for May 4
Center on Halsted is hosting its annual signature event, the Human First Gala—which recognizes the contributions of individuals, businesses and other organizations to the LGBTQ community in Chicago—on Saturday, May 4, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. ... | |
| | Pride events planned in Aurora, Buffalo Grove, Woodstock, Highwood, Joliet
Buffalo Grove Pride Parade happening June 2 The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade will take place Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. BG Pride is inviting any group or business that supports "love, acceptance and equality for ... | | 
| | Judgment rendered in Park District discrimination case
After years of litigation, a Chicago woman is back to work at the Chicago Park District (CPD) after suing in federal court for wrongful termination on the basis of anti-Latinx bias, and a judgment determining lost ... | |
| | LETTERS to Survivors
You are survivors My name is Ashwini Krishnakumar, and I am the youth anti-violence advocate at Center on Halsted. As a woman of color and an advocate for the LGBTQ community, I am very passionate about ... | |
| | Nominations sought for 30 Under 30 Awards
Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT individuals (and allies) for its annual 30 Under 30 Awards. The ceremony will take place Wed., June 26. There will be a 5:30 p.m. reception, ... | |
| | Jane Castor Becomes First LGBTQ Big City Mayor in Southeast
Washington, DC — Jane Castor easily beat her opponent in the Tampa mayoral runoff Tuesday night and became the first openly LGBTQ person elected mayor of a top 100 city in the Southeastern United States. Castor ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Teen suicide, scholarship loss, discrimination cases
Out.com reported that Alabama high-school student Nigel Shelby died by suicide after being the target of homophobic bullying, according to reports that began to surface over the weekend on Facebook. Rocket City Pride—the local LGBTQ+ Pride ... | | 
| | WORLD Taiwan marriages, Indian prince, gay Mexican candidate
A total of 157 same-sex couples in Taiwan plan to register to get married at household registration offices on May 24—the day that the Constitutional Court set for same-sex marriages to be legalized, Central News Agency ... | |
| | DiProva celebration May 18 at Fox Run
A celebration of the life of advocate Vicky DiProva will be held Saturday, May 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Elk Grove Village's Fox Run Golf Links, 333 Plum Grove Rd. DiProva, 54, died Feb. 12 due to ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Richard David Wold, 62
Richard David Wold passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on April 17. He was 62. After graduating from Maine South High School and attending North Park College, Richard worked for Willow Creek Church as director ... | |
| | 7th Annual North Shore Pride Fest June 1
HIGHWOOD, IL (JUNE 1, 2019) — To kick off Pride Month, Celebrate Highwood is 'showing its pride on the north side' at its 7th Annual North Shore Pride Fest on Saturday, June 1st throughout Downtown Highwood. ... | |
| | National Black Justice Coalition Statement on Nigel Shelby Suicide: "This Must End"
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend it was reported that Nigel Shelby, a high schooler in Huntsville, Alabama, died by suicide. In response to the tragic news, National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director David Johns released the ... | |
| | Adoption/foster-care info fair April 27
Adoption/foster-care organization Let It Be Us will conduct an information fair Saturday, April 27, at St. Teresa's of Avila Church, 1037 W. Armitage Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Attendees will learn about the Illinois children in need ... | | 
| | Lambda Legal hosts annual Bon Foster event
Lambda Legal's tagline at its annual Bon Foster event on April 18 at Morgan Manufacturing was "We're Here." The annual celebration is named for Robert "Bon" Foster, a powerful voice in Chicago in the early days ... | |
| | GLN to Host Fundraiser For Chelsea Manning
The Gay Liberation Network will host a 7 p.m., Saturday, May 4th fundraiser for the legal defense fund of Trans whistle-blower Chelsea Manning at the home of GLN co-founder Andy Thayer and his husband, Aldo P. ... | |
| | Rodriguez Sanchez talks about victory over Mell
The Chicago aldermanic runoff races that were initially too close to call have been settled—and lesbian Ald. Deb Mell (33rd Ward) is out while gay Ald. James Cappleman (46th) narrowly retained his seat on the City ... |
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| | DRAG PROFILE Otter Chaos
"Otter Chaos comes from the slang term for slim, hairy gays: Otter. I used this term to create a pun on the phrase "utter chaos" since I'm hairy and unpredictable." PRONOUNS They/them FIRST DRAG PERFORMANCE "My
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| | THEATER REVIEW Non Playing Character
Playwright: Walt McGough At: Red Theater at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: RedTheater.org and 773-935-6875; $22. Runs through: May 18 In the 100th-anniversary year of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, playwright Walt McGough invites us to ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Hannah and Martin
Author: Kate Fodor At: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: ShatteredGlobe.org, or 773-975-8150; $15-39. Runs through: May 25 In Shattered Globe's Hannah and Martin, author Kate Fodor and director Louis Contey invite audiences to look ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Language Rooms
Playwright: Yussef El Guindi At: Broken Nose Theatre at The Den, 1331 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: BrokenNoseTheatre.com; pay-what-you-can (all performances). Runs through: May 18 Numerous plays have examined issues of assimilation ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW DJEMBE! The Show
Book: West Hyler & Doug Manuel; Score: Various artists At: Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-935-6100 or DjembeTheShow.com; $39-$53. Booking through: June 9 DJEMBE! The Show isn't a typical musical. Instead, it's likely to ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW Non Player Character
Playwright: Walt McGough At: Red Theater at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Tickets: RedTheater.org and 773-935-6875; $22. Runs through: May 18 In the 100th-anniversary year of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, playwright Walt McGough invites us to ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW Hannah and Martin
Author: Kate Fodor At: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: ShatteredGlobe.org, or 773-975-8150; $15-39. Runs through: May 25 In Shattered Globe's Hannah and Martin, author Kate Fodor and director Louis Contey invite audiences to look ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, American Blues at Stage 773, through April 27: Joe Foust commands our rapt attention for 75 minutes in this thriller noir, as he discovers the killer and—more importantly—the legacy of ... | | 
| | Spotlight on Babes With Blades' Othello
Every other year, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents a fully staged Shakespeare work cast entirely with actors who identify as female, trans and/or gender-nonconforming, thereby allowing audiences to perceive The Bard's great works through a ... | |
| | Karen Mason's For the First Time cabaret in May
Broadway star Karen Mason will debut her new show, "Karen Mason: For the First Time," May 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. and May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cabaret Room at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace. Mason has performed ... | |
| | Leather Archives exhibiting Bearnot's 'Fruiting Bodies'
The Leather Archives and Museum (LA&M), 6418 N. Greenview Ave., is presenting "Fruiting Bodies," a solo exhibition by Andrew Bearnot in the museum's Guest Artist Gallery (GAG). The exhibition will include new artwork by Bearnot shown ... | | 
| | DANCE Chicago academy's spring event celebrates
Alvin Ailey's legacy
The high school hallway is quiet. There is nobody standing at the gray lockers, reading in a corner or chatting by the water fountain. The white walls are lined with old, black and white photographs of ... | | 
| | MUSIC
Ravinia CEO Welz Kauffman on upcoming season
Tony Bennett, Chicago, Queen Latifah and Common, Lionel Richie, Sting, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Pentatonix, Jennifer Hudson, Steely Dan, OneRepublic, Kesha, Bobby McFerrin, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Biige, Fred Hersch ... | | 
| | BOOKS
Inclusive anthology 'Halal' launches at Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation was packed the night of April 11 for the book launch of Halal If You Hear Me, a collection of poems and essays by Muslims who are women, queer, genderqueer, non-binary or trans. ... | | 
| | MOVIES Director Wanuri Kahiu on groundbreaking film 'Rafiki'
Director Wanuri Kahiu said there was one main idea that drew her to adapt the 2007 short story "Jambula Tree" for the screen: "It was incredibly important for me to show that falling in love is ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"Although my career may seem to glitter with hits, it has also been splattered by plenty of trash. I don't remember who it was that said she only did things she was proud of—I've done SO ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Tegan and Sara, 'The Boys in the Band,' Charlize Theron, Janet Jackson
Twins/indie band Tegan and Sara are releasing their memoir, High School, EW.com reported. It tells their coming-of-age story: growing up in Alberta, Canada, grappling with their sexuality, and facing the pressures of adulthood as the end ... | | 
| | 'Intersectional feminist' web series turns dating app disasters into romantic comedy
Unflattering selfie angles, men posing with freshly caught fish and an abundance of "Rick and Morty" references are just some of the horrors one might encounter while swiping for their next Tinder match. These dating app ... | | 
| | EVENTS Talking with the stars of 'Heroes & Villains'
Heroes & Villains Fan Fest battled its way back in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on April 19-21. The Easter holiday weekend can be a tough one for planning a massive event such ... | | 
| | Theater Review Hannah And Martin
Author: Kate Fodor At: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: www.shatteredglobe.org, or 773-975-8150; $15-39. Runs through: May 25 In Shattered Globe's Hannah and Martin, author Kate Fodor and director Louis Contey invite audiences to look ... | | 
| | BOOKS Chris Rush looks back on 1970s adolescence in debut memoir
Chris Rush was a closeted Catholic 12-year-old when he took his first tab of LSD. "My older sister introduced me to [drugs] at a very young age," the author of The Light Years said via phone ... | | 
| | Wild Nights with Emily offers new takes on Dickinson myths
"Emily Dickinson wished to be published posthumously," says Mabel Todd (Amy Seimetz), the poet's editor, at one point in the new dramatic comedy Wild Nights with Emily. "'Posthumous' refers to a soul that wishes to more ... | | 
| | TELEVISION Transgender model works the 'Runway'
Mimi Tao is making history on the 17th season of Project Runway as the first transgender model on the hit Bravo show. This talented model from Thailand was featured on Project Runway mentor Christian Siriano's "People ... |
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| | SAVOR Le Colonial; Benny's bar bites
DISH Dining Guide
The more things change, the more they stay the same. While that phrase may seem a bit contradictory, it's the truth when it comes to Gold Coast French-Vietnamese restaurant Le Colonial (57 E. Oak St.; http://www.lecolonialchicago.com/), ... | | 
| | DINING Outdoor dining, JoJo's Milk Bar, First Slice Pie Cafe
—The Hampton Social's downtown Streeterville location, 164 E. Grand Ave., is kicking off its first summer in the city with two patios: a four-season covered dining room as well as an expansive outdoor rooftop that offers ... |
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 | NATIONAL Trans woman killed, Tenn. law, S. Carolina coach, Evan Low, Idaho schools
| | Through a queer lens: Photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya discusses Chicago exhibition
| | WORLD Ugandan law, Japan, Cass report, Tegan and Sara, Varadkar done
| | Q FORCE launches 2024 election efforts in Chicago
| | SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, '9-1-1' actor, Kayne the Lovechild, STARZ shows, Cynthia Erivo | |
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