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News: Transgender
Mon, Aug 3, 2020
Sidetrack's OUTspoken returns for 7th year
OUTspoken, the monthly LGBTQ+ storytelling held at Sidetrack, is back and ready to launch into its seventh year – but via Zoom. read...
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
Billy Porter, Dan Levy, Laverne Cox, 'Queer Eye,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Get Emmy Nominations
Billy Porter, Dan Levy, Laverne Cox, and Jeremy Pope are among the out actors to receive Emmy Award nods as nominations were announced on Tuesday. read...
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Record High Percentage Of Films Include LGBT Characters, GLAAD Study Finds
GLAAD's 2020 Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) found the highest percentage of LGBT-inclusive films since the organization launched its report eight years ago. read...
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
Dolly Parton, Dan Levy, Lil Nas X To Participate In GLAAD's Virtual Media Awards
Dolly Parton, Dan Levy, and Lil Nax X will participate in GLAAD's virtual Media Awards. read...
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
ACTIVATE:CHI drops plans for solidarity march tied to Pride Sunday following controversy
ACTIVATE:CHI, a grassroots activist organization, late Friday announced that it is dropping plans for a solidarity march this Sunday following concerns raised by Brave Space Alliance, a Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ organization located... read...
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Two solidarity marches to replace Chicago's annual Pride Parade on June 28
Chicago's Pride Parade won't march this year, but that isn't stopping community activists from planning a solidarity march, two separately-organized peaceful marches to be exact. read...
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Thousands participate in Boystown's Drag March for Change
Thousands filled the streets in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood on Sunday to bring awareness to the causes and demands that Black Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter. read...
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
The Pinta Pride Project announces donations following BG Pride Drive
The Pinta Pride Project donated numerous bags of non-perishable items to both the Vernon Township Food Pantry and the Wheeling Food Pantry following the BG Pride Drive, held Sunday, June 7... read...
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
2020 Chicago Pride Parade officially canceled
The City of Chicago on Tuesday canceled “all permitted special events,” including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and other annual summer traditions through Labor Day. read...
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Drag March brings all-star lineup with a unified message to Boystown on Sunday
Joe Lewis, whose drag alter-ego in and around Chicago is Jo MaMa, knows exactly what he wants to accomplish at this Sunday's Drag March For Change through Boystown: To bring... read...
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Boystown's Virtual Pride to feature Steve Grand, Leann Rimes and more
Chicago Pride Fest will mark its 20th anniversary with a virtual festival format featuring entertainment by Chicago's own Steve Grand and more. read...
Tue, Jun 9, 2020
Pride Drive brings a sea of rainbows and support for BLM to Buffalo Grove
The inaugural BG Pride Drive, conceived after the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, was without question an overwhelming success. read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Pride Month in Chicago will look a little different this year
Pride Month begins Monday, but the festivities throughout Chicago won't be anything close to what we're accustomed to due to the coronavirus pandemic. read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Pride special on ABC 7 to celebrate Chicago's LGBTQ community, June 28
The 2020 Chicago Pride Parade is currently postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Pride Month celebration of Chicago's LGBTQ will continue on ABC 7 during a fun hour of musical... read...
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Buffalo Grove Pride Drive on Sunday to honor George Floyd, support Black Lives Matter
The parade has been canceled, but not the pride. read...
Thu, May 21, 2020
Chicago Pride Fest goes virtual, details announced
Chicago Pride Fest will mark its 20th anniversary with a virtual festival format, organizers announced on Thursday. read...
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Chicagoans looking forward to Pride Month despite pandemic
Pride Month 2020 won't be anything close to what we're accustomed to. read...
Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Chicago Pride Fest postponed, new dates announced for 2020
Pride in Chicago will be a little less festive this June. read...
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
OUTspoken podcast launches with stories from its past
Since the OUTspoken storytelling night started almost seven years ago at Sidetrack, the audio from the six or seven stories each month has been recorded – and organizers have long had the intention of creating a... read...
Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Growing list of postponed LGBT Pride festivals over coronavirus concerns
At least three cities have postponed events related to LGBT Pride celebrations due to concerns over the virus sweeping over the globe. read...
Fri, Mar 6, 2020
Pride In The Park 2020 expands to two-day event in Grant Park
Pride In The Park will be back this June – with twice the fun. read...
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Mike Bloomberg apologizes for calling transgender people 'it'; says he backs transgender rights
Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg has apologized for disparaging remarks he made against the transgender community. read...
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Dwyane Wade shares 'proud' moment daughter came out as transgender
During an appearance Tuesday on Ellen DeGeneres' daytime talk show, Dwyane Wade shared the proud moment his 12-year-old daughter came out as transgender to him and his wife, actress Gabrielle... read...
Tue, Jan 21, 2020
First Look: Apple TV+ releases 'Visible: Out On Television' trailer
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its upcoming 5-part LGBT docuseries Visible: Out On Television. read...
Sun, Jan 19, 2020
Laverne Cox stars in Peacock's 'Clean Slate'
Laverne Cox is returning to television in Peacock's upcoming comedy Clean Slate. read...
