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Lesbian-activist-Takala-Welch-to-be-honored-June-10

  Lesbian activist Takala Welch to be honored June 10

Longtime community- and social justice-activist Takala Welch will receive an Activist Award from Hoop Hard Or Get Off The Court June 10 at St. Sabina Gymnasium, 1210 W. 78th Pl., during one of the organization's tournament ...


 
Turners-book-details-a-life-journey-beginning-When-the-World-Didnt-End-

  Turner's book details a life-journey beginning 'When the World Didn't End'

Screenwriter-actor Guinevere Turner has published a new memoir, When the World Didn't End. The book describes both her childhood spent within the Lyman Family cult, and the emotionally-wrought adjustments her family made when Turner's mother left ...


 
Artemis-Singers-summer-performance-urges-listeners-to-be-defiantly-optimistic-

  Artemis Singers' summer performance urges listeners to be 'defiantly optimistic'

The longstanding lesbian chorus Artemis Singers will use their annual summer concert to implore listeners to consciously choose hope in the face of hardship. The performance, "Better Times Will Come," takes place at the Irish American ...


 
Lightfoot-to-teach-at-Harvard-in-the-fall

  Lightfoot to teach at Harvard in the fall

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slated to teach at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she will lead a course tentatively titled "Health Policy and Leadership," The Chicago Sun-Times reported. The course ...


 
More-than-100-pro-LGBTQ-groups-allies-urge-Target-and-business-community-to-reject-anti-LGBTQ-attacks

  More than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ groups, allies urge Target and business community to reject anti-LGBTQ+ attacks

--From a press release

WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, in partnership with more ...


 
NATIONAL-Google-Doodle-drag-laureate-Nebraska-bill-NYC-AIDS-Walk

  NATIONAL Google Doodle, drag laureate, Nebraska bill, NYC AIDS Walk

D.C. poet/activist/journalist Ivy Young passed away at age 75, per a press release. Among other things, Young worked at Chicago's VISTA; the Center for Black Education and Drum and Spear Book Store in D.C.; the ...


 
Leading-LGBTQ-groups-raise-alarm-to-business-community-on-coordinated-anti-LGBTQ-attacks-call-on-Target-to-lead

  Leading LGBTQ+ groups raise alarm to business community on coordinated anti-LGBTQ+ attacks; call on Target to lead

--From a press release

Organizations calling on Target and all businesses to stand up against anti-LGBTQ2S+ extremism in statement below: Family Equality, GLAAD, GLSEN, The Human Rights Campaign, National Center For Lesbian Rights, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Black J ...


 
Screenwriter-Guinevere-Turner-book-launch-June-4-book-chronicles-growing-up-with-infamous-Lyman-Family-cult

  Screenwriter Guinevere Turner book launch June 4; book chronicles growing up with infamous Lyman Family cult

--From a press release

CHICAGO—The book launch of acclaimed screenwriter Guinevere Turner's When the World Didn't End, a memoir of her childhood growing up with the infamous Lyman Family cult, will be held Sunday, June 4, 2-5 p.m. at Whiskey ...


 
Louisiana-Senate-Health-Welfare-Committee-kills-bans-on-gender-affirming-care-HRC-responds

  Louisiana Senate Health & Welfare Committee kills bans on gender affirming care, HRC responds

--From a press release

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, thanks members of the Louisiana Senate Health ...


 
HRC-condemns-Ohio-state-senate-for-passing-education-censorship-bill-

  HRC condemns Ohio state senate for passing education censorship bill

--From a press release

Columbus, Ohio — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — condemned the Ohio State Senate for passing ...


 
WORLD-Spain-South-Korea-festival-Eurovision-marriage-items-Sri-Lanka

  WORLD Spain, South Korea festival, Eurovision, marriage items, Sri Lanka

Spain became the latest country to join a U.S. initiative that seeks to promote LGBTQI+ rights around the world, The Washington Blade reported. "Promoting and protecting the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ...


 
PASSAGES-Chicago-cultural-and-music-advocate-poet-educator-Diane-Gomez

  PASSAGES Chicago cultural and music advocate, poet, educator Diane Gomez

Chicago cultural and music advocate, poet and educator Diane Gomez died May 5 due to complications from cancer. She was 70. Gomez was born September 28, 1952, on the South Side of Chicago to a very ...


 
PASSAGES-Longtime-LGBTQ-activist-and-community-organizer-former-bar-owner-Marge-Summit

  PASSAGES Longtime LGBTQ+ activist and community organizer, former bar owner Marge Summit

Longtime LGBTQ+ activist and community organizer, icon and former owner of the now defunct His n' Hers bar Marge Summit died May 16. She was 87. Summit was born Sept. 3, 1935, on the North Side ...


 
NCLR-GLAD-Trevor-Project-coalition-of-groups-support-Biden-administrations-proposed-Title-IX-Athletics-Rule

  NCLR, GLAD, Trevor Project, coalition of groups support Biden administration's proposed Title IX Athletics Rule

--From a press release

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), and The Trevor Project — along with the National Education Association and more than a dozen other organizations — have submitted ...


 
Writer-Sarah-Gailey-crosses-paths-with-Black-Cat-for-Marvel-Voices-Pride-1

  Writer Sarah Gailey crosses paths with Black Cat for Marvel Voices: Pride #1

Publishing company Marvel Comics has been showing its true colors, with Marvel Voices: Pride #1 returning in 2023 for its third year in June. The comic book series features a wide range of out and proud ...


 
Archdiocese-of-Chicago-Loyola-offer-spring-retreat-for-LGBTQ-community-and-families

  Archdiocese of Chicago, Loyola offer spring retreat for LGBTQ+ community and families

--From a press release

The Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach of Chicago will partner with Loyola University Chicago's Institute of Pastoral Studies to host a four-part spring retreat for the LGBTQ+ community and their family members starting May 24, 2023. ...


 
Griner-scores-10-in-first-game-since-being-held-in-Russia

  Griner scores 10 in first game since being held in Russia

Brittney Griner scored 10 points for the Phoenix Mercury as her team fell 90-71 to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 12. According to CNN, the WNBA preseason match-up was Griner's first competitive game since she ...


 
FDA-changes-40-year-blood-donation-guidelines-to-focus-on-behavior-not-orientation-or-identity-GLAAD-responds

  FDA changes 40-year blood donation guidelines to focus on behavior, not orientation or identity; GLAAD responds

--From a press release

(New York, NY - Thursday, May 11, 2023) GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is responding to news that the FDA will allow more gay and bisexual men ...


 
Clare-Killman-on-Carbondale-City-Council-is-first-trans-person-to-serve-on-a-city-council-in-Illinois

  Clare Killman on Carbondale City Council is first trans person to serve on a city council in Illinois

--From a press release

A statement from Myles Brady Davis, Communications Director of Equality Illinois, the state's civil rights organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Illinoisans: "We are extremely excited by ...


 
Louisiana-House-passes-discriminatory-education-bill-targeting-LGBTQ-youth-HRC-responds

  Louisiana House passes discriminatory education bill targeting LGBTQ+ youth, HRC responds

--From an Human Rights Campaign press release

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, condemns the Louisiana House for passing HB ...


 
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 ...


 
2023-Leppen-Leadership-Awards-announced-event-May-14

  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 ...


 
VIEWPOINT-Telling-the-world-about-my-mental-health-disorders

  VIEWPOINT Telling the world about my mental health disorders

Over the years, coming out as a lesbian hasn't been that hard for me—because I was always too busy hiding something else. Confessing queerness can be a breeze compared to revealing mental illness. But I decline ...


 
Artemis-Singers-presents-June-10-Better-Times-Will-Come-Pride-Concert-and-Dance

  Artemis Singers presents June 10 "Better Times Will Come" Pride Concert and Dance

--From a press release

CHICAGO─Artemis Singers, Chicago's lesbian feminist chorus, will present "Better Times Will Come" Pride Concert & Dance, Saturday, June 10, at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. ...


 
HRC-celebrates-Minnesota-governor-Tim-Walz-for-signing-statewide-Conversion-Therapy-ban-into-law-

  HRC celebrates Minnesota governor Tim Walz for signing statewide 'Conversion Therapy' ban into law

--From a press release

St. Paul, Minnesota — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — celebrated Governor Tim Walz for ...


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

  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. ...


 
Biden-administration-files-lawsuit-challenging-Tennessees-ban-on-trans-youth-care-HRC-responds

  Biden administration files lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on trans youth care, HRC responds

--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, applauded the Department of Justice's filing of a federal lawsuit ...


 
PASSAGES-Retired-Chicago-Fire-Department-district-chief-paramedic-Pat-Ciara

  PASSAGES: Retired Chicago Fire Department district chief, paramedic Pat Ciara

Retired Chicago Fire Department (CFD) district chief, paramedic and at one time the highest ranking out lesbian in the history of the CFD, Pat Ciara died April 19 of lung cancer in Lake Worth, Florida. She ...


 
LA-LGBT-Centers-gala-raises-1M-Leslie-Jordan-among-those-honored

  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 ...


 
HRC-applauds-Kansas-Governor-Laura-Kelly-for-vetoing-extremist-attacks-on-transgender-lives

  HRC applauds Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for vetoing extremist attacks on transgender lives

--From a press release

Topeka, KS - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, commended Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for vetoing a total of four bills designe ...


 
Lauren-Verdich-memorial-May-20

  Lauren Verdich memorial May 20

Celebration of Life for longtime Chicagoan LGBTQ activist and business owner Lauren Verdich will be Saturday May 20, 2023, 12:30-4 p.m., University Club Chicago, 76 E. Monroe. Donations can be sent to Lambda Legal in Lauren's ...


 
Artemis-Singers-to-present-Better-Times-Will-Come

  Artemis Singers to present 'Better Times Will Come'

--From a press release

Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Artemis Singers' next concert, Better Times Will Come, a celebration of hopefulness after this long global slog of fear and separation. Enjoy an uplifting experience highlighting opportunities to create a ...


 
HRC-condemns-Montana-senate-passage-of-dangerous-health-care-bill-calls-for-Governors-veto-

  HRC condemns Montana senate passage of dangerous health care bill, calls for Governor's veto

--From a press release

Helena, Montana — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization - condemned the Montana Senate for passing HB ...


 
National-LGBTQ-legal-groups-condemn-Missouri-action-barring-healthcare-for-transgender-people

  National LGBTQ+ legal groups condemn Missouri action barring healthcare for transgender people

--From NCLR press release

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued an Emergency Rule regarding the medical treatment of transgender people. Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the National Center for Lesbian ...


 
HRC-condemns-North-Dakota-Gov-Doug-Burgum-for-signing-two-anti-trans-sports-bans

  HRC condemns North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for signing two anti-trans sports bans

--From a press release

Bismarck, ND - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, condemned North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for signing ...


 
New-group-hosts-sober-events-for-sapphic-Chicagoans

  New group hosts sober events for sapphic Chicagoans

Members of the LGBTQ+ community who do not drink alcohol are often frustrated that so many of our community's social events frequently have it so readily available and prominent. A new community group is dedicated to ...


 
Brittney-Griner-memoir-to-be-published-in-2024

  Brittney Griner memoir to be published in 2024

The book company Alfred A. Knopf will publish openly lesbian WNBA superstar Brittney Griner's as-yet-untitled memoir in the spring of 2024. According to Deadline, Griner will discuss the events of 2022 that both reshaped her life ...


 
Lesbian-owned-Taylors-Tacos-opens-shop-on-Chicagos-Near-West-Side-

  Lesbian-owned Taylor's Tacos opens shop on Chicago's Near West Side

In the world of brick-and-mortar businesses, Taylor's Tacos (1512 W. Taylor St.; https://www.taylorstacoschicago.com) is finally making its mark, as the place selling authentic street-style tacos with soulful twists is firmly ...


 
HRC-denounces-Kansas-legislature-for-overriding-Gov-Kellys-veto-of-bill-banning-trans-students-from-school-sports

  HRC denounces Kansas legislature for overriding Gov. Kelly's veto of bill banning trans students from school sports

--From a press release

Topeka, KS - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, condemned Kansas legislators for voting to override Governor ...


 
Equality-Illinois-celebrates-victories-for-trans-representation-in-southern-Illinois-and-Will-County

  Equality Illinois celebrates victories for trans representation in southern Illinois and Will County

--From a press release

A statement from Myles Brady Davis, Communications Director of Equality Illinois, the state's civil rights organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Illinoisans: "We are extremely proud of ...


 
Florida-Senate-passes-extreme-gender-affirming-care-ban

  Florida Senate passes extreme gender-affirming care ban

--From a press release

Tallahassee, Florida — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, condemns the Florida Senate for advancing Senate Bill ...


 
Biden-appoints-Laura-Ricketts-to-Council-on-Sports-Fitness-Nutrition

  Biden appoints Laura Ricketts to Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

President Joe Biden has appointed Laura Ricketts—the lesbian co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, board chair of Chicago Cubs Charities and board chair of LPAC, which works to elect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer women and ...


 
Affinity-renews-Burning-Bowl-tradition-

  Affinity renews Burning Bowl tradition

On the afternoon of March 19, Affinity Community Services held Burning Bowl 2023 Renewal: And Still We Rise at the Pavilion at the Dan Ryan Woods. ...


 
Center-on-Halsted-to-Honor-Sen-Tammy-Baldwin-April-15-Human-First-Gala-at-The-Geraghty-

  Center on Halsted to Honor Sen. Tammy Baldwin April 15, Human First Gala at The Geraghty

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Center on Halsted is pleased to announce that its inaugural Trailblazer Award will be presented to Senator Tammy Baldwin at its annual Human First Gala being held the evening of Saturday, April 15, 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 ...


 
Protest-held-outside-New-Life-Covenant-Church-over-alleged-anti-LGBTQ-practices

  Protest held outside New Life Covenant Church over alleged anti-LGBTQ practices

Now-former New Life Covenant Church parishioner Rosaly Andino, who is a lesbian, and her allies gathered across the street from the church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood March 12 to protest alleged anti-LGBTQ practices by Pastor David Marrero. ...


 
LPAC-expands-board-of-directors-building-on-successful-2023-midterms

  LPAC expands board of directors, building on successful 2023 midterms

--From a press release

Washington, DC — LPAC, the national political organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ women and nonbinary people to public office, announced today that Liz Culley and Janelle Perez have joined its Board of Directors. LPAC is the ...


 
WORLD-Kenyan-group-Alan-Emtage-trans-anchor-Hershey-campaign

  WORLD Kenyan group, Alan Emtage, trans anchor, Hershey campaign

The Kenyan Supreme Court allowed an LGBTQI+-rights group to register as a non-governmental organization, The Washington Blade reported. Ten years ago, Eric Gitari, the former executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission ...


 
Lightfoot-concedes-but-other-LGBTQ-candidates-make-inroads

  Lightfoot concedes but other LGBTQ+ candidates make inroads

Incumbent Lori Lightfoot, the city's first Black lesbian mayor, conceded defeat the evening of Feb. 28, after a tumultuous term and a difficult election season, where she competed against eight challengers for her post. "I stand ...


 
Singer-Zolita-zips-through-Chicago-on-a-whirlwind-tour

  Singer Zolita zips through Chicago on a whirlwind tour

Zoe Montana Hoetzel has evolved into the multidimensional artist known as Zolita while cultivating a massive following. Her personality is multifaceted as well. She identifies as a lesbian, an activist and a witch, but she's also ...


 
Passages-Longtime-activist-Achebe-Betty-Powell-passes-away

  Passages: Longtime activist Achebe (Betty) Powell passes away

Veteran social justice organizer and educator Achebe (Betty) Powell passed away Feb. 21, according to multiple reports. Powell died of COVID-19 related complications at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn, according to a Feb. 22 statement ...


 
HRC-condemns-North-Dakota-House-for-latest-Slate-of-Hate-targeting-trans-non-binary-people-

  HRC condemns North Dakota House for latest "Slate of Hate" targeting trans, non-binary people

--From a press release

Bismarck, ND - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, denounced members of the North Dakota House for ...


 
Hidden-History-Pamela-Bannos-brings-the-life-of-19th-century-lesbian-photographer-to-new-audiences

  Hidden History: Pamela Bannos brings the life of 19th-century lesbian photographer to new audiences

Few people outside of New York may know about 19th-century photographer Alice Austen (1866-1952)—but author/historian/Northwestern University professor Pamela Bannos wants to change that. Bannos recently completed a podcast series about ...


 
At-FIRSTISH-Sight-Producer-Ashley-Flowers-speaks-on-honest-representation

  At 'FIRST(ISH)' Sight: Producer Ashley Flowers speaks on 'honest' representation

Ashley Flowers—a producer, co-creator and actor in the short film First(ish) Date, now in pre-production—wears many creative hats. She also has an extensive resume working with stage and film props as well; Flowers has been working ...


 
ILGA-Europe-report-2022-was-the-deadliest-year-for-anti-LGBTI-violence

  ILGA-Europe report: 2022 was the deadliest year for anti-LGBTI violence

ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)-Europe's "Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia"— announced Feb. 20 in Brussels, Belgium—reveals ...


 
NATIONAL-Under-secretary-leaving-gay-man-killed-anti-trans-moves-SF-gay-bar

  NATIONAL Under secretary leaving, gay man killed, anti-trans moves, SF gay bar

Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones—the Air Force's second-highest ranking civilian—is stepping down on March 6, after a year and a half in the position, according to military.com. Jones was appointed by President Joe Biden as the ...


 
PASSAGES-LGBTQ-and-HIV-AIDS-activist-retired-business-owner-Lauren-Verdich-

  PASSAGES: LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activist, retired business owner Lauren Verdich

Longtime LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activist and businesswoman Lauren Verdich died Feb. 12 of complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 77. Verdich was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Chicago. She grew up in the Albany Park neighborhood ...


 
180-journalists-and-NY-Times-contributors-join-HRC-GLAAD-to-call-out-biased-coverage-of-trans-people-in-Times-coverage

  180+ journalists and NY Times contributors join HRC, GLAAD to call out biased coverage of trans people in Times coverage

--From a press release

(New York, NY — Feb. 15, 2023) — Today GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is joined by hundreds of journalists, organizations ...


 
ELECTIONS-2023-Mayor-Lori-Lightfoot-on-LGBTQ-issues-regrets-and-Tom-Tunney

  ELECTIONS 2023 Mayor Lori Lightfoot on LGBTQ+ issues, regrets and Tom Tunney

This is part of a series of interviews Windy City Times is running on LGBTQ+ candidates in the 2023 municipal elections taking place Feb. 28. In 2019, Lori Lightfoot became the 56th mayor of Chicago. What ...


 
Pauli-Murray-becomes-first-Black-queer-person-on-US-currency-

  Pauli Murray becomes first Black queer person on U.S. currency

Pauli Murray (1910-85)—who was an LGBTQ+ human-rights activist, lawyer and Episcopal priest and who is the subject of the documentary My Name Is Pauli Murray—will soon be honored with a quarter of her own, USA Today ...


 
LGBT-poverty-dropped-to-17-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic

  LGBT poverty dropped to 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic

--From a press release

Economic well-being increased most among LGBT people of color and in households with children A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds a dramatic decrease in the number of LGBT and ...


 
On-State-of-the-Union-eve-HRC-highlights-Biden-Harris-record-on-LGBTQ-equality-urges-action

  On State of the Union eve, HRC highlights Biden-Harris record on LGBTQ+ equality, urges action

--From a press release

WASHINGTON — As President Biden prepares to deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender ...


 
Lesbian-Singles-Over-45-event-Feb-11

  Lesbian Singles Over 45 event Feb. 11

--From a press release

Queer Ministries of Lincoln United Methodist Church (LUMC) is hosting the 1st Annual Lesbian Singles Event Over 45 on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Lincoln United Methodist Church Community Center located a ...


 
ELECTIONS-2023-Incumbent-49th-Ward-Ald-Maria-Hadden-talks-accomplishments-second-term-goals

  ELECTIONS 2023: Incumbent 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden talks accomplishments, second term goals

ELECTIONS 2023: Incumbent 49th Ward Ald. Maria Hadden discusses accomplishments, second term goals By Carrie Maxwell This is part of a series of interviews Windy City Times is running on LGBTQ+ candidates in the 2023 municipal ...


 
ELECTIONS-2023-49th-Ward-challenger-Belia-Rodriguez-on-why-running-differences-from-incumbent

  ELECTIONS 2023: 49th Ward challenger Belia Rodriguez on why running, differences from incumbent

This is part of a series of interviews Windy City Times is running on LGBTQ+ candidates in the 2023 municipal elections taking place Feb. 28. Belia Rodriguez is a lifelong Chicagoan who attended Chicago Public Schools. ...


 
HRC-on-end-of-Mpox-Public-Health-Emergency-Today-we-enter-a-new-phase-in-a-continuing-fight-

  HRC on end of Mpox Public Health Emergency: Today we enter a new phase in a continuing fight

--From a press release

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — marked the end of the Mpox Public ...


 
ELECTIONS-2023-Jessie-Fuentes-26th-Ward-candidate-talks-mental-health-LGBTQ-Chicagoans

  ELECTIONS 2023 Jessie Fuentes: 26th Ward candidate talks mental health, LGBTQ+ Chicagoans

This is part of a series of interviews Windy City Times is running on LGBTQ+ candidates in the 2023 municipal elections taking place Feb. 28. The 2023 race to represent Chicago's 26th Ward—which includes parts of ...


 
Lesbian-named-presiding-judge-of-Cook-County-Circuit-Courts-Pretrial-Division-

  Lesbian named presiding judge of Cook County Circuit Court's Pretrial Division

--From a press release

CHICAGO (January 27) — The Hon. Mary C. Marubio has been named the acting presiding judge of the Pretrial Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans said. Marubio (who Windy ...


 
Lesbian-tennis-player-ends-23-year-career

  Lesbian tennis player ends 23-year career

Australian tennis player Sam Stosur has called it a career after back-to-back losses at the Australian Open, Yahoo! Sport noted. Stosur—an out lesbian who played for 23 years—lost in the first round of the women's doubles ...


 
Rogers-Parks-R-Public-Houses-door-destroyed-by-homophobic-vandal

  Rogers Park's R Public House's door destroyed by homophobic vandal

The lesbian-owned restaurant and bar R Public House, 1508 W. Jarvis Ave., was targeted by a hammer-wielding man yelling anti-LGBTQ slurs at about 5:40 p.m. during happy hour on Monday, Jan. 16. Owners (and married couple) ...


 
GLAAD-announces-nominees-for-34th-Annual-GLAAD-Media-Awards

  GLAAD announces nominees for 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

--From a press release. Video below

Jan. 18, 2023 - GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Indigo-Girls-LGBTQ-films-GALECA-nods-Jeremy-Pope

  SHOWBIZ Indigo Girls, LGBTQ+ films, GALECA nods, Jeremy Pope

Indigo Girls will perform at an opening-night celebration for the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19 in Park City, Utah, Variety reported. The Grammy-winning lesbian folk-rock duo are debuting their new documentary, It's Only Life After All, ...


 
Brittney-Griner-named-2022-Outsports-Person-of-the-Year

  Brittney Griner named 2022 Outsports Person of the Year

The LGBTQ+ sports website Outsports named WNBA star Brittney Griner as its 2022 Person of the Year. Some of the previous honorees include figure skater Adam Rippon, former NFL player Michael Sam, soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe ...


 
Navratilova-diagnosed-with-two-types-of-cancer

  Navratilova diagnosed with two types of cancer

Out lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed on Jan. 2 that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer, ESPN reported. In a statement released by her rep, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion ...


 
Activists-gather-outside-Pritzkers-home-call-for-lesbian-prisoner-Bernina-Matas-release-

  Activists gather outside Pritzker's home, call for lesbian prisoner Bernina Mata's release

Free Bernina Team and Love and Protect members, among other groups and individuals, gathered outside of Gov. J.B. Prizker's Chicago home Dec. 19 to call for the release and commutation of 52-year old Latinx lesbian prisoner ...


 




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