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  SAVOR Nobody's Darling, pastry chef, The Albert and more

Congrats go to Daisies and Thattu. These two spots—in Logan Square and Avondale, respectively—were among the restaurants on a New York Times list of the publication's "50 places in the country [it's] most excited about right ...


 
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  Organizers found the Cure for the Riot (Fest) in Douglass Park

Picture it: Chicago, 2023. There were punk rockers, some in their golden years, attending Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 15, 16 and 17. Split between South Albany and South California Avenues, along West Ogden ...


 
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  Marge Summit's life to be celebrated Oct. 15

--From a press release

A celebration of the extraordinary life of Marge Summit, the legendary Chicago bar owner, promoter of live music artists, political advocate and much more who passed away on May 16, 2023. Born Sept. 3, 1935 in ...


 
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  National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts Raices Gala hosts Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ricky Martin

--From a press release

CHICAGO, Illinois (September 15, 2023) — The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture released photos and video from its 10th Raices Gala, where Lin-Manuel Miranda bestowed the National Ceiba Award on international superstar ...


 
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  NLGJA: Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists names Hall of Fame honorees

--From a press release

Washington, D.C. — Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that co-publishers Susan Horowitz and Jan Stevenson, publisher Franco Stevens, and journalist James B. Stewart are the 2023 inductees ...


 
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  'We've had a ball': Prominent activists Jim Darby and Patrick Bova celebrate 60th anniversary

One of the first couples to be legally married in Illinois is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Jim Darby and Patrick Bova fell in love decades before they became the lead plaintiffs in Lambda Legal's ...


 
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  On the (gay) horizon: Center on Halsted marks 50 years

In 1973, a group of Chicagoans organized a telephone hotline, which they named Helpline, allowing the community to more easily find and assist one another. This was a time when LGBTQ+ bars were still regularly raided ...


 
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  March on Washington remembered, Kierra Johnson of the National LGBTQ Task Force among speakers

--From a press release

The 60th anniversary of the March on Washington was observed on Aug. 26, 2023. Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force was among those who spoke. ...


 
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  UIC among nation's top 30 campuses for LGBTQ+ students

--From a press release

The University of Illinois Chicago has been named one of the top 30 colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students, according to Campus Pride, a national organization serving LGBTQ+ and ally student leaders and campus organizations in ...


 
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  Sharon Zurek among Chicago Filmmakers' 'Big Shoulders Award' honorees

--From a press release

(CHICAGO, IL) Chicago Filmmakers proudly announces the recipients of their "Big Shoulders Awards" to be presented during Chicago Filmmakers' Golden Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception. This special event takes place ...


 
Christina-Kahrl-Named-the-2023-Recipient-of-the-Jeanne-Cordova-Award

  Christina Kahrl Named the 2023 Recipient of the Jeanne Cordova Award

--From a press release

Washington, D.C. (August 23, 2023) — Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced that Christina Kahrl is the recipient of the 2023 Jeanne Córdova Award. "We are thrilled to honor Christina Kahrl with the Jeanne ...


 
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  The Jeff Awards marks 55th anniversary with Equity nominations

--From a press release

(August 14, 2023 - Chicago, IL) — The 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards nominees include 214 theater artists across 32 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 35 companies. During the most recent season, which ...


 
Amigas-Latinas-Forever-and-queer-Gage-Park-art-exhibits-open-at-Chicago-Art-Department

  Amigas Latinas Forever and queer Gage Park art exhibits open at Chicago Art Department

Amigas Latinas Forever, an art exhibit exploring this important Chicago organization (1995-2015), opened Aug. 11 at the Chicago Art Department, 1932 S. Halsted St. An additional exhibit, En El Abismo, Me Encontre by the Gage Park ...


 
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  WORLD Marielle Franco, trans student dies, Iranian official, 'Drag Race'

Brazilian Justice Minister Flavio Dino announced a plea agreement with one of two police officers accused of assassinating Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a Black lesbian and human-rights activist who was killed by gunfire from ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-announces-2023-inductees

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees

The 2023 class of Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees was revealed August 31. Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Co-Chair Tarrina Dikes and Board Emeritus and 1992 Inductee Gary Chichester announcing the latest individuals, organizations and allies to be inducted. ...


 
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  Baton's Jim Flint celebrates 82nd birthday

Jim Flint, owner of the Baton Show Lounge, and the founder of the Miss Continental pageantry system, celebrated his 82nd birthday at the Baton on July 25. The special occasion featured cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment ...


 
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  Hollywood Beach revels in yuletide cheer

Both the Sidetrack nightclub and 44th Ward Ald. Bennett Lawson sponsored the Christmas in July Beach Bash at Hollywood Beach July 23. Santa's Sexy Elves scoured the sands, spreading the word that the Santa Speedo Run ...


 
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  Gay attorney Ray Koenig talks about historic Chicago Bar Association post

After 150 years in existence, the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) has started another new chapter in the story of inclusion. Ray J. Koenig III, a longtime attorney for the firm Clark Hill, is the CBA's newest ...


 
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  PrideIndex hosts Esteem Awards

PrideIndex, a Chicago-based website centering the Black LGBTQ+ community, held its 16th annual Esteem Awards on July 1 at Sidetrack. The event took place during Chicago's Black Pride holiday weekend. The non-profit Esteem Awards is an ...


 
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  Poet Laureate avery r. young draws inspiration from West Side upbringing

By Michelle Zacarias

North Austin native and multi-dimensional poet avery r. young made history in April after being selected as Chicago's inaugural Poet Laureate. The announcement came as no surprise to those who follow young's career as an award-winning ...


 
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  Ehrenfeld becomes first gay AMA president during Chicago event

On June 13, a truly historic inauguration took place at the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting of its House of Delegates as Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld became the first openly gay president in the history of ...


 
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  Andersonville Midsommarfest celebration continues Swedish tradition

The Andersonville neighborhood hosted its annual Midsommarfest celebration June 9-11. Thousands of people came to take part in the Swedish summer tradition, and many great musicians, artists, vendors and different kinds of food were on hand on hand. Among ...


 
Nonbinary-actors-make-history-at-Tonys

  Nonbinary actors make history at Tonys

A Tony Awards ceremony that was already unique when queer Oscar-winning host Ariana DeBose hosted an unscripted event (because of the writers' strike) became even more historic when two nonbinary ...


 
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  Sidetrack marks its 41st year

Sidetrack and its owners, Art Johnston & Pepe Pena, celebrated the club's 41st Anniversary on June 8 along with hundreds of patrons. Food was provided—as well as specially priced cocktails at $3.00 a piece and drawings ...


 
Lambda-Literary-names-winners-of-the-Jim-Duggins-PhD-Outstanding-Mid-Career-Novelist-Prize

  Lambda Literary names winners of the Jim Duggins, PhD Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize

--From a Lambda Literary press release

Lambda Literary is pleased to announce Ryka Aoki and Aaron Hamburger as the winners of the 2023 Jim Duggins, PhD Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize. Dedicated to the memory of author and journalist Jim Duggins, this prize ...


 
LGBTQ-leader-Julio-Rodriguez-honored-at-Equality-Illinois-annual-Pride-Kickoff-Brunch

  LGBTQ leader Julio Rodriguez honored at Equality Illinois' annual Pride Kickoff Brunch

Longtime LGBTQ+ activist Julio Rodriguez was the main honoree at the fifth annual Pride Kickoff Brunch held by Equality Illinois at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St., June 4. Among those officials on hand to help ...


 
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  About Face Theater hosts Leppen Leadership Awards

On May 14, About Face Theater presented its Leppen Leadership Awards to members of the LGBTQ+ community for their activism and service. The organization normally awards two individuals a year but decided to expand this year, ...


 
Lambda-Legal-marks-50-years-with-Bon-Foster-Civil-Rights-Celebration-

  Lambda Legal marks 50 years with Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration

Lambda Legal marked its 50th anniversary with The Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration May 19 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The event honored Windy City Times Owner and Co-Founder Tracy Baim. The celebration was named ...


 
Gloria-Allen-to-be-honored-on-National-LGBTQ-Wall-of-Honor-on-June-22

  Gloria Allen to be honored on National LGBTQ Wall of Honor on June 22

The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force are honoring seven legends of the LGBTQ+-rights movement as 2023 National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees at NYC's historic Stonewall Inn on June 22, per ...


 
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  GLAAD ceremony honors celebrities and welcomes TGNC state reps

On May 13, GLAAD announced recipients for the final 18 of this year's 33 categories of the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City. Maren Morris accepted GLAAD's Excellence in Media Award, introduced by ...


 
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  UIC's 'lavender' graduates step out into the world

On May 2, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) held its 17th annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony in front of a crowded room of queer graduates and their friends, allies and families. The event was held in ...


 
Lambda-Legal-to-celebrate-50-years-with-Bon-Foster-Civil-Rights-Celebration-May-19

  Lambda Legal to celebrate 50 years with Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration May 19

--From a press release

Lambda Legal's Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration returns on Friday, May 19, 2023 at The Art Institute of Chicago. The event is named after Robert Bonvoulier "Bon" Foster, a Chicago attorney and civil rights leader who ...


 
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  2023 Leppen Leadership Awards announced, event May 14

--From a press release

About Face Theatre has announced the return of the Leppen Leadership Awards. Now in the 28th season, About Face has been honoring community luminaries since 2001 with the Leppen Leadership Award, named for founding supporter and ...


 
LAMMY-Awards-announce-host-presenters-special-guests-for-June-9-event

  LAMMY Awards announce host, presenters, special guests for June 9 event

--From a press release

New York, NY, May 4, 2023 — Lambda Literary, the nation's premier LGBTQ literary arts organization, announced updates and additions, including host, special guests and more at the upcoming 35th Annual Lambda Literary Awards — aka ...


 
Tony-nominations-are-out

  Tony nominations are out

The 2023 Tony nominations are out. With 13 nominations, the musical Some Like It Hot led all productions, with & Juliet; New York, New York; and Shucked tying for second with nine nominations, per Deadline. Kimberly ...


 
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  NLGJA, Curve Foundation announce recipients of inaugural Curve Award for Excellence in Lesbian Coverage

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2023) — Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and The Curve Foundation announced the recipients of the inaugural Curve Award for Excellence in Lesbian Coverage. ...


 
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  GALECA to also honor achievements in theater

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced it is expanding its mission to honor Broadway and off-Broadway productions, across various inaugural categories, beginning with the current 2022-23 theater season. ...


 
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  Gala raises hundreds of thousands for Center on Halsted

Photos by Kat Fitzgerald

Hundreds of community members met at the Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., the evening of April 15 for Center on Halsted's 2023 edition of its annual Human First gala. Honorees that evening included local activists Ann ...


 
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  LA LGBT Center's gala raises $1M+; Leslie Jordan among those honored

On April 22, the Los Angeles LGBT Center raised more than $1 million to support its lifeline services and advocacy benefiting the LGBTQ+ community ...


 
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  'Birthplace' of house music to become a Chicago landmark

Shortly after being named to Preservation Chicago's annual list of the city's "most endangered" buildings, the Warehouse—the club at 206 S. Jefferson St. that has been often called the "birthplace" of house music—is on its way ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-announce-grants-to-inspire-artists-of-color

  The Jeff Awards announce grants to inspire artists of color

--From a press release

CHICAGO—As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color ...


 
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  GLAAD Media Awards held; Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny, 'Bros' among honorees

On March 30 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, GLAAD announced recipients for 15 of this year's 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, per a press release. Christina Aguilera ...


 
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  The Jeff Awards announces recipients of 49th- anniversary non-Equity theater honors

--From a press release

MARCH 27, 2023 — CHICAGO — In its 49th anniversary celebration of non-Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 35 award recipients selected from among 167 theater artist nominees across 28 artistic and technical categories. Awar ...


 
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 ...


 
Anna-DeShawn-wins-prestigious-Ambie-award-for-the-Queer-News-podcast

  Anna DeShawn wins prestigious Ambie award for the Queer News podcast

--From a press release

Las Vegas, NV (March 13, 2023) — The Podcast Academy hosted the Ambies, the most preeminent awards in podcasting, at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Anna DeShawn, the producer & ...


 
PFLAG-holds-50th-anniversary-celebration-gala-honors-Tom-Daley-with-George-Takei-Advocate-Award

  PFLAG holds 50th anniversary celebration gala, honors Tom Daley with George Takei Advocate Award

--From a press release

NEW YORK (Mar. 4, 2023) — Last night, iconic LGBTQ+ community organization PFLAG celebrated 50 years of leading with love at a spectacular gala event hosted by comedian and actress Amber Ruffin at New York's Marriott ...


 
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  Queerties honor LGBTQ+ creatives at Feb. 28 event

The 11th Annual Queerties Awards—which recognizes LGBTQ+ creators, tastemakers, storytellers and newsmakers—took place Feb. 28 at Eden Sunset in Los Angeles. Hosted by drag comedian Bianca Del Rio, the ceremony ...


 
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  The Jeff Awards to honor Myrna Salazar with special non-Equity honor

--From a Jeff Awards press release

(March 1, 2023 - Chicago) — Recognizing a lifetime of theater excellence, the Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor the late arts activist Myrna Salazar at the organization's 49th Anniversary Non-Equity Awards celebration on Monday, March 2 ...


 
Everything-sweeps-The-Society-of-LGBTQ-Entertainment-Critics-14th-Dorian-Film-Awards

  'Everything' sweeps The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics 14th Dorian Film Awards

--From a press release

GALECA,The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, has named A24's fantastical and affecting family relationship drama Everything Everywhere All at Once 2022's Film of the Year—and then some—in its 14th Dorian ...


 
Old-Town-home-of-gay-pioneer-Henry-Gerber-finds-buyer

  Old Town home of gay pioneer Henry Gerber finds buyer

An Old Town row house that was home to two of the founders of the country's first gay-rights organization recently found a buyer, according to Crain's Chicago Business. The Henry Gerber House, 1710 N. Crilly Ct., ...


 
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  The Jeff Awards announces 2023 Non-Equity theater award nominations

--From a press release

Chicago—The Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. The Non-Equity awards presented in 2023 spotlight 167 theater artists across 28 categories of excellence in theater ...


 
Outgoing-state-Rep-Greg-Harris-feted-at-Baton-retirement-party

  Outgoing state Rep. Greg Harris feted at Baton retirement party

In recognition of his 16-year career in the Illinois House of Representatives, many efforts in public service, not to mention staunch support of the LGBTQ community, state Rep. Greg Harris, who is also the house majority ...


 
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  Johnson among HRC Chicago's Nov. 12 honorees

E. Patrick Johnson, dean of the School of Communication and Annenberg University Professor of Performance Studies at Northwestern University, was recognized by HRC Chicago at its 2022 gathering Nov. 12 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-and-Imperial-Court-Holiday-Social

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and Imperial Court Holiday Social

—From a press release

Charlie's Chicago, 3726 N. Broadway, Chicago 60613, will hold a Holiday Social for the Imperial Windy City Court of the Prairie State Empire as a fundraiser for the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame on Friday, Dec. ...


 
-Chicago-Fire-FC-wins-first-ever-Midwest-Emmy-Award

  Chicago Fire FC wins first-ever Midwest Emmy Award

-- From a press release

CHICAGO (Dec. 6, 2022) — Chicago Fire FC has been awarded the Club's first ever Regional Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Graphics Arts/Motion Graphics/ Art Direction/Set Design" as a part of ...


 
ABA-names-recipients-of-2023-Stonewall-Award-honoring-LGBT-advancements-in-legal-profession

  ABA names recipients of 2023 Stonewall Award honoring LGBT advancements in legal profession

-- From a press release

CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2022 — Three longstanding LGBT legal activists will be honored by the American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with its 10th annual Stonewall Award during a ceremony on Feb. ...


 
Illinois-Treasurer-Michael-Frerichs-honors-LGBTQIA-leaders-and-celebrates-LGBTQIA-History-Month

  Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs honors LGBTQIA+ leaders and celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

-- From a press release

CHICAGO — On Oct. 21, Illinois state Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a celebration to commemorate LGBTQIA+ History Month at the state government building at 555 W. Monroe St. The event was an opportunity to reflect on ...


 
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  Chicago Journalists Association names honorees

-- From a press release

(CHICAGO)— President and publisher of the Chicago Reader, Tracy Baim, will receive the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Chicago Reader staff writer Kelly Garcia will be recognized as Chicago Emerging Journalist of the Year at the ...


 
Jeff-Awards-for-Equity-Theater-presented

  Jeff Awards for Equity Theater presented

-- From a press release

CHICAGO — In its 54th anniversary celebration of Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 46 award recipients selected from among 201 theater artist nominees across 38 artistic and technical categories on Oct. 17. Award-winning Chicago ...


 
Legacy-Walk-marks-10th-anniversary-with-newest-dedications-Hart-Sarria-and-Sotomayor

  Legacy Walk marks 10th anniversary with newest dedications: Hart, Sarria and Sotomayor

On the afternoon of Oct. 15, the Legacy Project celebrated its 10th anniversary with the dedication of three new bronze memorials along Chicago's Legacy Walk. The Legacy Walk, which runs along Halsted Street between Addison and ...


 
Sarah-Siddons-Society-to-honor-Sandy-Duncan-on-Nov-14

  Sarah Siddons Society to honor Sandy Duncan on Nov. 14

The Sarah Siddons Society, celebrating its 70th-anniversary year, will present its 2022 Award to three-time Tony Award nominee Sandy Duncan. The annual award is presented to an individual who has achieved outstanding artistic achievement in theater. ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-2022-induction-ceremony-honors-activists-artists-community-organizations

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony honors activists, artists, community organizations

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals, three organizations and three "Friends of the Community" (allies) at an Oct. 11 ceremony hosted by The Chicago History Museum. Founded in 1991, it's the only city-sanctioned ...


 
HRC-celebrates-National-Coming-Out-Day-and-the-significance-of-chosen-family

  HRC celebrates National Coming Out Day and the significance of chosen family

-- From a press release. Video below

WASHINGTON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, is commemorating the 34th annual National Coming Out Day (NCOD) by ...


 
Chicago-voted-Best-Big-City-for-sixth-straight-year

  Chicago voted 'Best Big City' for sixth straight year

Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond announced that Chicago has been named the "Best Big City in the U.S." for the sixth straight year by Conde Nast Traveler through their 2022 Readers' Choice Awards. The ...


 
Actress-singer-advocate-Lynda-Carter-honored-at-National-Museum-of-Mexican-Art

  Actress/singer/advocate Lynda Carter honored at National Museum of Mexican Art

On Sept. 17, iconic actress, award-winning producer and accomplished singer Lynda Carter received the prestigious Sor Juana Legacy Award from the National Museum of Mexican Art. In a sold-out lunch and interview program held in the ...


 
Bronze-sculpture-at-Indiana-Univ-honors-Kinsey

  Bronze sculpture at Indiana Univ. honors Kinsey

-- From a press release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new bronze sculpture memorializing Alfred C. Kinsey's significant and enduring contributions to Indiana University now sits on the Bloomington campus, marking the 75th anniversary of the institute that bears his name. Kinse ...


 
Black-Excellence-Award-nominations-announced-gala-on-Nov-14

  Black Excellence Award nominations announced; gala on Nov. 14

-- From a press release

Chicago—The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance (AAAA), and the Black Excellence Awards Committee announce the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence ...


 
The-Legacy-Project-hosting-two-major-events-in-October

  The Legacy Project hosting two major events in October

The Legacy Project will host major events in October. On Saturday, Oct. 15, 1-5 p.m., the organization will host the "Legacy Walk 10th Anniversary" event—a free public induction of three individuals to its Legacy Walk that's ...


 
NBJC-to-hold-James-Baldwin-Legacy-Awards-on-Aug-21

  NBJC to hold James Baldwin Legacy Awards on Aug. 21

-- From a press release

On Sunday, Aug. 21—National Senior Citizens Day—at 2 p.m. CT, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) will host the 2nd annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards to honor the invaluable contributions of Black men and masculine elders ...


 
Yellowjackets-Abbott-Elementary-among-GALECA-TV-award-winners

  'Yellowjackets,' 'Abbott Elementary' among GALECA TV award winners

-- From a press release

Aug. 17, 2022'—Los Angeles—Proving once more that the "gay agenda" is out to force its will on God-fearing freedom lovers, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics today announced the winners of its 14th Dorian TV ...


 
Chicago-LGBT-Hall-of-Fame-Announces-2022-Inductees

  Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees

--From a press release

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, was founded in 1991 to honor Chicago's people and entities, nominated by the community, who have made significant contributions to ...


 
Local-non-binary-poet-wins-Stories-Matter-Scholarship

  Local non-binary poet wins Stories Matter Scholarship

The Stories Matter Foundation and StoryStudio Chicago have awarded the annual $1,500 Dana Wood Chaney Writers Fund tuition grant to local non-binary poet A. Ng Pavel. The scholarship is awarded each year to a writer working ...


 
National-LGBTQ-Task-Force-to-honor-Jonathan-Capehart

  National LGBTQ Task Force to honor Jonathan Capehart

The National LGBTQ Task Force will honor MSNBC anchor and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Associate Editor Jonathan Capehart with the National Leadership Award at the 26th Annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala on Saturday, Oct. 22, ...


 
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  PrideIndex's Esteem Awards return in person after two-year hiatus

PrideIndex held its 15th annual Esteem Awards on July 2 at Sidetrack during Chicago's Black Pride holiday weekend. The non-profit Esteem Awards is, according to its website, "dedicated to promoting positive images of the African American/People ...


 
General-Hospital-Kelly-Clarkson-among-Daytime-Emmy-winners

  'General Hospital,' Kelly Clarkson among Daytime Emmy winners

ABC's General Hospital—already the winningest sudser in daytime history—was named Outstanding Daytime Drama on June 24 while The Kelly Clarkson Show took home the prize for Outstanding Talk Show at the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. ...


 




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The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
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