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UpRising Bakery and Cafe could soon close due to revenue losses, ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment

UpRising Bakery and Cafe could soon close due to revenue losses, ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment

Award-winning UpRising Bakery and Café (UpRising) in Lake in the Hills faces possible closure March 31 after many months of revenue losses and ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment. This stems from the harassment owner Corinna Sac received when ...
Johnson and Vallas to take part in LGBTQ+-focused candidate forum March 22

Johnson and Vallas to take part in LGBTQ+-focused candidate forum March 22

Affinity Community Services (Affinity), Association of Latinos/as/xs Motivating Action (ALMA) Chicago, Brave Space Alliance, Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus, Life is Work and Task Force Chicago are co-hosting a virtual ...
HRC settles race-based lawsuit with former president

HRC settles race-based lawsuit with former president

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Black former president, Alphonso David, settled a lawsuit in which David had alleged racial discrimination in his firing, Reuters reported. In September 2021, David was fired after New York state ...

  News

ELECTIONS 2023 Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson discusses religion, LGBTQ+ issues, holistic approach

ELECTIONS 2023 Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson discusses religion, LGBTQ+ issues, holistic approach

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas seem to have little in common. Johnson, a Cook County commissioner, has embraced a more progressive platform that employs everything from a more holistic approach to crime to ...
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More than thirty-five LGBTQ+ leaders endorse Brandon Johnson for mayor of Chicago

--From a press release

CHICAGO, IL — More than thirty-five LGBTQ+ community leaders are united in their support for Brandon Johnson for Mayor in Chicago's runoff election, representing the city's business, philanthropic, academic, civic ...
Uganda bans people from identifying as LGBTQ+

Uganda bans people from identifying as LGBTQ+

On March 21, Uganda's parliament passed a law making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+, Reuters reported. The development hands authorities broad powers to target LGBTQ+ Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. In ...
Navratilova says she is cancer-free

Navratilova says she is cancer-free

Legendary tennis figure Martina Navratilova said she is now cancer-free—four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, ESPN reported. "As far as they know I'm cancer-free," Navratilova told Piers Morgan for ...
N.Y. attorney general hosts Drag Story Hour

N.Y. attorney general hosts Drag Story Hour

On March 19, New York Attorney General Letitia James—along with a coalition of advocacy organizations and elected leaders—hosted a first-of-its-kind Drag Story Hour Read-A-Thon for families in New York City, per a press release from her ...
Kentucky lawmakers pass anti-trans youth bill; governor plans to veto measure

Kentucky lawmakers pass anti-trans youth bill; governor plans to veto measure

In Kentucky, Republican lawmakers passed a bill that bans minors from receiving gender-affirming care, lets educators refuse to refer to trans students by their preferred pronouns and would not allow schools to discuss sexual orientation or ...
WORLD German bishops, trans woman's death, Hungary, human-rights event

WORLD German bishops, trans woman's death, Hungary, human-rights event

Germany's Catholic bishops voted (38 to nine, with 11 abstentions) to adopt formal ceremonies for the blessing of same-sex relationships, defying the Vatican and testing church unity on what has become one of the most contentious ...
NATIONAL Ritchie Torres, N.J. towns, Karine Jean-Pierre, Tennessee items

NATIONAL Ritchie Torres, N.J. towns, Karine Jean-Pierre, Tennessee items

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres has talked about his own struggle with depression and the importance of mental health in the wake of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.)'s recent hospitalization for clinical depression, The Washington Blade ...
'Spring Fling' at The Baton on Thursday, April 13 to benefit Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame

'Spring Fling' at The Baton on Thursday, April 13 to benefit Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame

--From a press release

The Baton Show Lounge (4713 North Broadway, Chicago) has been entertaining folks for 54 years and will host a special "Spring Fling", an all-new show to benefit the Chicago LGBT of Fame on Thursday, April 13 ...
News

Major national LGBTQ+ groups condemn Oklahoma House censure motion against Rep. Mauree Turner

--From a press release

Last week, Oklahoma Representative Mauree Turner was the target of a censure motion by Republican leaders — a blatant attempt to silence the first openly non-binary U.S. state legislator. The motion passed on a party line ...
PASSAGES: Visual artist, Chicago nightlife scene drag performer legend and hairdresser Jojo Baby

PASSAGES: Visual artist, Chicago nightlife scene drag performer legend and hairdresser Jojo Baby

Visual artist, Chicago nightlife scene drag performer legend, doll-maker and hairdresser Jojo Baby died March 14 of liver, lung and stomach cancer. They were 51. Baby was born April 10, 1971, in Chicago and grew up ...

  Entertainment

Entertainment

Kokandy Productions announces 2023 Season

CHICAGO (March 22, 2023) — Kokandy Productions is thrilled to announce its 2023 season, including two fully produced musicals, plus plans for the return of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. This summer, Kokandy will dive into
...
Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Diplo and more to headline Lollapalooza on Aug. 3-6

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Diplo and more to headline Lollapalooza on Aug. 3-6

--From a press release

(Chicago—March 21, 2023) Lollapalooza has unveiled a powerhouse lineup for the 2023 edition, featuring first-time headliners Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish along with Red Hot Chili Peppers, ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, who will make ...
Billy Masters: David Geffen sticks to what he knows

Billy Masters: David Geffen sticks to what he knows

"I'm sure I've gotten a blow job from a guy before. For sure. I don't know if it's gay unless you make eye contact while there's a blow job happening." - DJ Diplo answers a question about having gay sex, which ...
SHOWBIZ 'Black Adam,' Cyndi Lauper, Sondheim, Oscars, OutFest

SHOWBIZ 'Black Adam,' Cyndi Lauper, Sondheim, Oscars, OutFest

Cultured Magazine recently profiled Quintessa Swindell—who became the first out, non-binary actor to play a lead superhero in the DC universe when they portrayed Cyclone in the 2022 movie Black Adam. Swindell grew up in Virginia ...
Opera Preview: Life of gay World War II hero Alan Turing transformed into a world-premiere opera

Opera Preview: Life of gay World War II hero Alan Turing transformed into a world-premiere opera

It has taken a decade for The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing to grow from an idea into a full- fledged opera. Chicago Opera Theater stages the world premiere of composer Justine F. Chen and ...
Lambda Literary announces award finalists

Lambda Literary announces award finalists

--From a press release

Lambda Literary has announced the finalists in 25 categories for the 35th Annual Lambda Literary Awards. The finalists were selected by a panel of over 65 literary professionals from more than 1,350 book submissions. These selections ...

  Outlines

Chicago Red Stars release roster ahead of 2023 NWSL season

Chicago Red Stars release roster ahead of 2023 NWSL season

--From a press release

CHICAGO (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars released their roster ahead of the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) season. The Red Stars kick off the 2023 season Saturday, March 25, against San Diego ...
Chicago Red Stars sign all three draft picks from 2023 NWSL Draft

Chicago Red Stars sign all three draft picks from 2023 NWSL Draft

--From a press release

CHICAGO, Ill. (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing of all three of the team's draft picks from the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft. Penelope Hocking (Penn State, 7th overall) ...




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