U.S. State Dept. issues global LGBTQ+ travel alert
On May 17, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide LGBTQ+ travel alert ahead of Pride Month, Politico reported. The department stated, “Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State is aware of the…
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Chicago Sky and new coach get first win
The Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings, 83-74, on May 18 for the team’s first victory of the 2024 regular season. The win marked new head coach Teresa Weatherspoon’s first career head coaching win in the WNBA. With the victory, the Sky moved to 1-1 on the season and 17-8 in total against the Wings…
Nation & World
NATIONAL Miss. bill, Hilary Cass, NBJC, trans surfer, ban overturned
Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill into law that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identities in the state’s public schools, NBC News reported. The Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly (SAFER) Act states that the state’s schools have single-sex restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories. It defines someone’s…
Theater / Dance
Chicago performers hit the stage for a good cause
There’s a long tradition of Chicago theater performers donating their time and talent for a good cause—especially when it comes to HIV/AIDS charities. This month features two talent-packed concerts with some casting overlap benefitting Chicago nonprofit organizations that were founded in the ’80s in response to the devastating HIV/AIDS crisis: AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)…
Music
Artemis Singers presents June 8 "Never Doubt: We Are Here" Pride Concert & Dance
Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, presents “Never Doubt: We Are Here” Pride Concert & Dance, Saturday, June 8, at First Congregational Church of Evanston UCC, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston, Ill. The concert begins at 7 p.m., followed by the dance, which runs until 11 p.m. Both are accessible. Artemis Singers will perform “Fast Car,”…
Film / TV / Gossip
Jane Schoenbrun glows as a director with new coming-of-age film
A24’s latest film, I Saw the TV Glow is a coming-of-story about teenager influenced by a fictional ‘90s late-night show titled The Pink Opaque. Glow stars queer performers Justice Smith as Owen and Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy. Owen and Maddy’s friendship is tested when their television show is canceled and their bond is broken. Trans…
Books / Art
Trans
Channyn Lynne Parker reflects on first year as CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, said the trans-led LGBTQ+ organization is “not quite out of the woods,” but on a path toward stability after its first year under her leadership. Since taking over as CEO in May 2023, Parker has worked to rebuild trust with the community following a period of alleged financial…
Lesbian
A lesbian couple navigates life with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Leslie and Jenn Henry, a lesbian couple active in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community for more than a decade before moving to Michigan, met in 2010 at the Back Lot Bash, an annual Pride party for queer women held in Andersonville. Jenn, who had been partying all weekend, recalled hearing Leslie’s voice for the first time. Leslie…