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| | LGBT flags vandalized at Wicker Park church
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a message was spray-painted on an LGBT flag at Wicker Park Lutheran Church, 1500 N. Hoyne Ave., WGN-TV reported. Surveillance video shows the vandal armed with spray paint ... | | 
| | Buttigieg faces critical test over police shooting of black man
Openly gay Mayor Pete Buttigieg's meteoric campaign to become a top tier contender for the Democratic presidential nomination has been shaken by metaphorical earthquake that will test his fitness to address one of the nation's most ... | |
| | U.S. advances in World Cup on Rapinoe kicks
Megan Rapinoe scored on penalty kicks to give the United States a 2-1 win on June 24 over Spain to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup, ESPN.com noted. Rapinoe made news ... | |
| | Zoe Spears is 10th trans woman killed this year
Zoe Spears, a 23-year-old Black transgender woman, was fatally shot in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, Out.com reported. She is the 10th trans woman reported murdered this year in the United States. On June 1, Johana "Joa" Medina ... |
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| | City salutes LGBT veterans, Army veteran speaks for trans military service
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The City of Chicago held the annual Salute to LGBT veterans, "Liberty and Justice for All," at Daley Plaza on Tuesday, June 25. The guest speaker, Tatyana Moaton, transgender veteran and human resources manager at Howard ... | | 
| | 'Before Stonewall' at Siskel on July 5-10
The 1984 film Before Stonewall will run at the Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., on July 5-10. Given a new digital restoration on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, this ... | |
| | Chicago 50th Annual Pride Parade Sunday June 30 at noon
The Chicago 50th Annual Pride Parade, scheduled for this coming Sunday June 30 at 12 noon is the culmination of a full month of events coordinated by various community organizations and individuals known as June Pride ... | | 
| | Bipartisan Stonewall bill introduced in Congress
On June 26, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the first-ever bipartisan U.S. Senate resolution to honor ... | |
| | Lightfoot names two new appointments
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced two new key appointments to her leadership team, including a new deputy mayor of public safety and deputy mayor of infrastructure and services. New Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Susan Lee ... | |
| | HRC Foundation releases report on child-welfare agencies
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released "Celebrating Everyday Change-Makers in Child Welfare" a first-of-its-kind report highlighting more than 70 child-welfare agencies across the country that partnered with the HRC Foundation's ... | | 
| | HRC makes historic choice for next president
After a nearly seven-month search, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced Alphonso David as its next president—marking the first time a person of color will lead the nation's largest LGBT ... | |
| | Gay tourism group cancels Ethopian trip after death threats
Dan Ware, the owner of Chicago-based Toto Tours—which has a mostly gay clientele—has cancelled an October trip to Ethiopia after receiving death threats from people in the African country, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The "Treasures of ... | | 
| | Windy City Times marks Pride Month with annual 30 Under 30 Awards
Windy City Times celebrates Pride Month with annual 30 Under 30 Awards . The ceremony takes pace Wed, June 26 at Polo Cafe and Catering, 3322 S. Morgan St. beginning with a 5:30 p.m. reception, with ... | | 
| | Generation Stonewall, the courage of generations
The journey to LGBTQ equality in Chicago—to the point where we have an openly lesbian mayor—was made possible by the courage of several generations of activists. Starting with postal worker Henry Gerber and the short-lived Society ... | | 
| | Scholar/producer to receive new honor, speaks on life goals
Aymar Jean Christian, Ph.D., has dedicated his life to communicating with meaning. Now the scholar, producer, founder and writer/director is being recognized for his work with the first Leaders for a New Chicago award, courtesy of ... | | 
| | Lori Lightfoot discusses first month on the job
After about a month on the job, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is settling into her new job on City Hall's fifth floor. Never before has a Pride-month celebration been so important for the city's mayor. Lightfoot, Chicago's ... | | 
| | Women's lawyer group installs new leader, has trans-focused program
Wochner Law Firm LLC partner Corinne Cantwell Heggie recently became the Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) president, having previously served as its first vice president and chair of a number of events and committees since ... | |
| | STONEWALL AT 50 NYC Pride March names grand marshals
NYC Pride—the official host of WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50—has announced its five grand marshals slated to lead both the 50th NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30, and this year's commemoration of the 50th anniversary ... | |
| | Chicago Dyke March in Little Village on June 29
The Chicago Dyke March Collective will present the 23rd Annual Dyke March in the city's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, June 29. A gathering will take place at Little Village Academy, at 26th Street and Lawndale ... | | 
| | Gay entrepreneur hopes to reach others through digital marketing
After years navigating the corporate world as a marketing professional for corporations like AT&T and Petsmart, Chris Hofstetter was ready for reinvention. Looking to start "act two" of his career, Hofstetter moved to Chicago with his ... | | 
| | Looking back, looking forward
Op-Ed
As we look forward to the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrate PRIDE month, I think about progress made—but also about work to be done. Our Declaration of Independence holds that the inalienable rights of, ... | |
| | The American Psychoanalytic Association apologizes to LGBTQs
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) has issued a statement apologizing for its past views that pathologized homosexuality and transgender identities. The statement read, in part, "In 1969, homosexuality was considered ... | | 
| | Brad Lippitz, Real-estate expert talks twists, love and politics
Like many people's lives, Brad Lippitz's has taken some intriguing twists and turns. In this case, it was a switch from law to (ultimately) real estate that changed his life. Lippitz, a luxury real-estate broker at ... | |
| | Berwyn Pride Walk on June 29
For the third consecutive year in a row, the City of Berwyn is holding its annual Pride Walk along Berwyn's historic Depot District, on Saturday, June 29. The family-friendly event aims to celebrate the growing LGBTQ+ ... | | 
| | Trevor Project gala raises more than $2M
On June 17, The Trevor Project hosted its 2019 TrevorLIVE New York gala at Cipriani Wall Street. With actress/comedian/writer Nicole Byer and actor/director/digital producer Eugene Lee Yang co-hosting, the event helped raise more than $2 million. ... | | 
| | BOOKS
Assisted-reproduction book's author hopes to help LGBTQ parents
Kim Bergman has helped bring more than 1,700 babies into the world throughout her 30 years working in the assisted-reproduction field. She and her wife Natalie, who celebrate their 36th anniversary this October, also have two ... | | 
| | ART
Local lesbian artist on being banned from social media
Religious LGBTQ+ youth have a higher risk of suicide than their heterosexual counterparts, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Chicago artist Abby Zeciroski wanted to use her art to raise awareness about this correlation ... | | 
| | Pride Fest fights rain with rainbows
The 19th annual Pride Fest took over Boystown running down Halsted St. from Addison to Grace on June 22 and 23. The weather remained unpredictable over the weekend ranging from sunny, cloudy and dark to downpours ... | |
| | One Indiana school refuses to fire gay teacher for Catholic status, another fires
The Archbishop of Indianapolis asked a Jesuit school to fire a teacher who is in a same-sex marriage—but it refused to do so, CNN.com reported. And because of the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School's defiance, Archbishop Charles ... | | 
| | WORLD Mexican marriage bill, Sir Elton John, global Pride events
In Mexico, Sinaloa lawmakers voted against a measure that would have legalized same-sex marriage in the state, with 20 votes against and 18 in favor, Mexico News Daily reported. Most of the "yes" votes came from ... | | 
| | NATIONAL Kamala Harris, military poll, gay-bar attack, Cracker Barrel
Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is introducing a bill to reduce the transmission of HIV by encouraging the use of PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis—a drug that's more than 92-percent effective in preventing new infections, CBS ... | | 
| | Dignity/Chicago prepares to host national conference
For over 50 years, DignityUSA—which has a prominent Chicago-based chapter, Dignity/Chicago—has been the "go-to voice for gay Catholics," said Chicago-based national President Chris Pett. The national organization organization will hold ... | | 
| | "Stonewall50: Back to the Wall" celebration to capture essence of Stonewall
Chicago DJ Marc Moder has been since last year collaborating a Pride weekend event that is both an "informative and reverential" celebration of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. "We want to speak to a generation that was ... | |
| | Video, other items released in Smollett case
On June 24, Chicago authorities released a video of embattled actor Jussie Smollett wearing a noose on Jan. 29, the night when he was allegedly attacked—along with hundreds of other videos as well as hundreds of ... | | 
| | Esteem Awards to take place July 7
PrideIndex.com's 12th annual Esteem Awards will take place Sunday, July 7, 1-3 p.m., at Lighthouse Church of Chicago, 2335 N. Orchard St. Three organizations and eight individuals will be honored. The honorees—selected by a committee of ... | |
| | Writers weigh in on 'Disco Demolition Night'
Billboard published an article on the damaging aspects of "Disco Demolition Night"—which took place 40 years ago in what was then Chicago's Comiskey Park on June 12, 1979. As one of the masterminds behind the infamous ... | |
| | LGBTQ elected officials up by 24.9% in past year, 698 now serving
Washington, DC — There are 698 known openly LGBTQ elected officials in the United States — a 24.9 percent increase in the past year — according to LGBTQ Victory Institute's 2019 Out for America report, which ... | |
| | StoryCorps Stonewall OutLoud initiative includes Chicago LGBTQ elders
As Pride Celebrations Nationwide Mark the Anniversary, StoryCorps Provides an Opportunity for One-on-One Reflection on the Impact of the 1969 Uprising, and a Chance to Preserve These Stories Before They Are Lost to History StoryCorps, the ... | |
| | People with disabilities wanted to talk about justice system
Access Living, a local disability rights and advocacy organization, is seeking people with disabilities who have had contact with the Cook County criminal justice system for interviews on their experiences and what they would change about ... | | 
| | Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS offering free tests June 27
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are partnering community organizations across Chicago to provide free, confidential HIV testing and counseling in 22 Chicago Walgreens locations, including one in Boystown (at 3646 ... | |
| | Boystown threats send man to prison
A man who invoked the Pulse nightclub shooting while making threats against Boystown nightclubs and various individuals has been sentenced to seven concurrent 42-month prison terms. The June 21 sentencing of the man making the threats, ... | | 
| | Wintrust hosts second annual Pride Month event
Wintrust Financial Corporation held its second annual Pride month reception and panel discussion June 19 at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall in Chicago's Loop. Ahead of the discussion, Wintrust Community Impact Manager Elizabeth Okey spoke about ... | |
| | Another investigation ordered in Smollett case
In the ongoing saga that is the Jussie Smollett case, things have taken yet another turn as Cook County Judge Michael Toomin ordered a special prosecutor appointed to re-investigate the circumstances of the embattled actor's alleged ... | |
| | Congressman Chuy Garcia on Reports of ICE Raids Starting This Weekend
Chicago, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" GarcÃa (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to news reports that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency will begin conducting raids in ... | | 
| | Lightfoot hosts Pride reception
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Hundreds gathered in Preston Bradley Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center as Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted an LGBT reception in honor of Pride month. Center on Halsted Vanessa Sheridan introduced the proceedings with a reminder of ... | | 
| | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District raises rainbow LGBT flag
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) raised the rainbow LGBT flag Thursday for first time in 130 years. The MWRD Board of Commissioners and staff raised the rainbow LGBT Flag for the first time in honor ... | |
| | DignityUSA reponds to Archbishop denying school "Catholic" label
Boston, MA. June 21, 2019. Leaders of DignityUSA, the world's oldest organization of Catholics supporting equality and full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) Catholics in the church ... | |
| | Aldermen Mobilize to Protect Chicagoans from Promised ICE Raids
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to move forward with targeted immigration raids this weekend in a handful of U.S. ... | | 
| | MOVIES
Jon Favreau honored as Robert Downey Jr. attends event
The Gene Siskel Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago held a gala at the Four Seasons Chicago on June 15 called "Marvel, Movies, and More: Honoring Jon Favreau in Conversation with Robert Downey Jr." ... | |
| | Title X gag rule begins, limiting health care access for many, Planned Parenthood responds
WASHINGTON —— The Trump-Pence administration's Title X gag rule takes effect today in every state but Maryland, after a ruling by a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Just yesterday, the ... |
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| | Sivan, Brockhampton at Mamby Aug. 23-24
Out singer Troye Sivan and hip-hop collective Brockhampton (which includes gay founding member Kevin Abstract) are among the acts slated to perform at Mamby on the Beach, taking place Aug. 23-24 on Chicago's Montrose Beach. React
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| | BOOK REVIEW Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story
By Jacob Tobia; $26; Putnam; 336 pages Nobody can tell you what to do. To think otherwise is tantamount to telling you what not to do. No, you have your own mind, and you'll make it up just fine by yourself. ... | | 
| | Hemmert cutting back on WXRT duties (UPDATE)
Radio legend Terri Hemmert has said she is cutting back on her workload at WXRT 93.1-FM—where she was been involved for 45 years, according to RobertFeder.com. "After 45 years at WXRT, I'm going to figure out ... | | 
| | THEATER SPOTLIGHT
A man, a plan, a canal … no, wait! A man, a plan, a meatball … Mother! In Meatball Séance queer writer and performer John Michael channels his late Mom through chopped meat so she can ... | | 
| | Chicago Dancemakers Forum awards and benefit July 11
CHICAGO, IL, June 11 — Chicago Dancemakers Forum celebrates the ten 2019 Awardees: Anjal Chande, Keyierra Collins, Reginald Cosper Jr. aka Sirr Tmo, Jane Jerardi, Mitsu Salmon, Vershawn Sanders-Ward, Marceia L. Scruggs, Darling Shear, Connie Shiau, ... | | 
| | Wrightwood 659 adds time and programming to About Face: Stonewall exhibit
(CHICAGO, IL — June 26, 2019) Wrightwood 659 is proud to announce a two-week extension for About Face: Stonewall, Revolt and New Queer Art, now on view through Saturday, August 3. A series of new programs ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Ada and the Engine
Playwright: Lauren Gunderson At: The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand Ave. Tickets: TheArtisticHome.org 866-811-4111; $34. Runs through: Aug. 4 "If we wanted melodrama, we would have gone to the opera!" snaps the only character without an ... | | 
| | Blood-ties are binding in new LGBT drama
Early in director Anthony L. William's drama Thicker Than Blood, which makes its Chicago premiere on the closing night of the 17th Annual African Diaspora FIlm Festival-Chicago, the lead character Jordan's mother ... | | 
| | BOOK The Children of Harvey Milk, How LGBTQ Politicians Changed the World
By Andrew Reynolds $34.95; Oxford University Press; 354 pages Your eyes are on 2020. One election is past and thoughts are on the next one: votes equal change, and you're ready for it. You'll be the ... | | 
| | 'Lavender Scare' director on very real tragedy
In 1953, in the midst of the Cold War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gays and lesbians from federal employment, under the pretense that they not only were immoral, but they ... | | 
| | THEATER REVIEW Something Clean
Playwright: Selina Fillinger At: Sideshow Theatre and Rivendell Ensemble at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-871-3000; VictoryGardens.org; $20-$30. Runs through: July 21 My parents divorced after 24 ... | |
| | THEATER REVIEW The River
Playwright: Jez Butterworth At: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: Bohotheatre.org Runs through: July 28 It's both simple and impossible to state exactly what The River is all about. The short, enigmatic 2012 play ... | |
| | Critics' Picks
La Havana Madrid, Teatro Vista @ The Den, extended through 30 June—Last two weeks to see this thrice-remounted musical about Chicago's Latinx history, presented in the hottest performing arts multiplex in town. Arriba! MSB Four Places, ... | | 
| | POETRY e nina jay aims to help women shed shame
e nina jay wants women to stop feeling shame. "I think about how much we, as girls and women, waste being ashamed," the Black lesbian poet said via phone. "How many conversations don't happen and how ... | | 
| | Drag queens host Pride storytime
Chicagoans of all ages gathered at Shapiro Ballroom, 1627 W. Chicago Ave., the morning of June 23 as performers Muffy Fishbasket and Sutton hosted Drag Queen Story Hour. The event was presented in conjunction with the ... | | 
| | BOOKS Tan about town, 'Queer Eye' guru pens new memoir
The title of Tan France's new memoir, Naturally Tan, refers to the Queer Eye star's aim for authenticity—a mindset that once eluded the first openly gay, South Asian man on television. In the new book, France ... | | 
| | BOOKS 'In the City' author talks storytelling, Stonewall
Taylor Saracen always had a passion for storytelling. Her parents warned her writing was not a lucrative profession so instead she chose teaching, she told Windy City Times with a humorous irony in her voice. After ... | | 
| | MUSIC Lizzo, Kim Petras help celebrate Pride in Chicago
June 20 proved to be a jam-packed night for the LGBT community with events all over the city to celebrate Pride month. The AT&T Chicago Flagship store on Michigan Avenue hosted an exclusive Pride event with ... | | 
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Out country singer Ty Herndon discusses what matters most
Ty Herndon may have been in the music business for more than a couple decades now—but he's not slowing down at all. For Pride Month, he's released a re-recorded version of his 1995 breakthrough hit song ... | | 
| | FASHION Christopher Palu, 'Runway' alum talks designing for drag
JourneyCare Foundation is presenting for the first time an Allstars of Project Runway event with designers from the hit TV show. Five former celebrity designers are coming to town and raising funds with a runway show ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
"What? Really?"—Renée Zellweger's reaction to learning she's a gay icon. Ironically, I had the same reaction when I heard this news! Renée added, "A great deal of my closest friends are gay people"—not to mention several ... | | 
| | SHOWBIZ Ryan Murphy, Billy Porter, Boy George, 'Queer Eye'
Ryan Murphy will direct and produce the feature adaptation of the Tony-nominated stage musical The Prom and has secured a cast that puts Netflix in new star-power territory, Deadline noted. Meryl Streep will star alongside James ... | |
| | Penny Arcade at City Winery on June 25
After a five-decade-long career in performance, New York legend Penny Arcade will make her Chicago debut at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., on Tuesday, June 25, at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) In ... | | 
| | Artist fuses video, poetry to inspire psychedelic experience
Poet, new media and sound artist Sara Naomi Goodman will perform "Deep Dream: An Evening of Poetry and Video Synthesis" followed by a Q&A at Slate Arts and Performance Tuesday, June 25. The piece combines a ... | | 
| | DRAG PROFILE DANIKA BONE'T
"Danika—because it is close to my birth name, an Bone't because it's my drag mother's last name." FIRST DRAG PERFORMANCE "I started doing drag in 2013 for Baton Rouge Pride and the first number I ever ... | | 
| | The Second City salutes Pride
The Second City's Salute to Pride is waving a welcoming flag this June with an all LGBTQ identifying cast. Head upstairs to UP Comedy Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and there you will find drag queen ... | |
| | Steppenwolf Theatre Company Extends Ms. Blakk for President
CHICAGO (June 21, 2019) — Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has added seven more performances to the run of Ms. Blakk for President . Now playing through July 21, this new work was conceived ... | |
| | Hell in a Handbag to present The Drag Seed world premiere July 5
CHICAGO (June 19, 2019) — Hell in a Handbag Productions continues its 2019 season with the world premiere of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed, inspired by ... |
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| | Celebrate Pride, take a road trip!
June is busting all over, thanks to LGBT Pride celebrations scheduled throughout the month. This particular June is of huge importance to our community. It marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that took place ... | | 
| | Softball player reflects on sexuality in sports, teamwork
By MACKENZIE MURTAUGH
From morning to night, Chicago Bandits pitcher Aleshia Ocasio commits herself to two things: softball and benevolence. During the season for the National Pro Fastpitch team, she bustles away during training, practice and under the ballpark's ... | | 
| | Addict learns to overcome obstacles, thanks to foundation
When Spencer was 11, he came out to his family as gay. However, his family took the news as a shock and thought it was just a phase, so Spencer (who requested we not use his last name to protect his ... | | 
| | WHAT TO DO FOR PRIDE
In addition to the parade, check out these big pride events from all over the Chicago area and http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php . Pride in the Park festival June 29 In celebration of ... | | 
| | ART
Derrick Woods-Morrow collecting underwear for exploration of labor, play
Queer artist Derrick Woods-Morrow wants your underwear. Clean, dirty, new or heavily worn—it doesn't matter to him; he's more interested in the work you put in while wearing them. For the last two months, Woods-Morrow (a ... | | 
| | SAVOR Mango Pickle; Somerset
DISH Dining Guide
In the last issue of Windy City Times, I reviewed the new progressive Indian spot Rooh—and concluded it is good (albeit expensive) and needs to get its act together. Rooh, a West Loop spot, could learn ... | | 
| | Solstice at Jackhammer
Seasons change at Solstice: Seasons of Lust. Joseph Stevens Photography ... | | 
| | DINING Pride events, The Dearborn chef's win, Fourth of July items
Revival Food Hall's TOMI Sushi, 125 S. Clark St., created a spicy rainbow roll (aqua blue rice, tuna, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled radish topped with spicy mayo) running throughout June (Pride Month). Half of all proceeds ... | | 
| | Chicago Pride Fest Day Two in photos
In between blasts of rain, the crowds at Pride Fest soaked up the entertainment by drag queens galore (including many of Halsted's own and Morgan McMichaels of 'Drag Race' fame), Adam Barta, Betty Who and headliner ... | | 
| | Chicago Pride Fest Day One in photos
Halsted shines on Day One of Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Business Association's annual kickoff of Pride in Boystown. The beautiful weather amped up the colorful crowd as they enjoyed entertainment from such acts as Catfight, Inaya ... |
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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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