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CMSA files lawsuit against ex-treasurer, alleging fraud and misappropriation
The LGBTQA local organization known as the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) filed a five-count lawsuit May 4 in the Circuit Court of Cook County seeking damages and restitution from the former board treasurer Michael O. ... more

•	PASSAGES Retired Chicago Police Commander Nancy Y. Lipman dies
•	Kansas, North Dakota governors veto anti-trans measures [UPDATE]
•	Alabama governor signs anti-trans measure
•	Warrant issued for Joliet teacher accused of inappropriate communication with teen boy [UPDATE]
•	PASSAGES: AIDS activist, anti-imperalist organizer Tryfan Morys Eibhlyn Llwyd

Local

ART Terra Foundation awards $2.5M for permanent collection projects
The Terra Foundation for American Art announced the awarding of nearly $2.5 million in grants to 35 arts and cultural organizations throughout the country. These grants support projects through the foundation's new two-year exhibition grant initiative ... more

•	Jonathan Ned Katz talks new book, LGBTQ history, state of the world
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•	Chicago Public Schools CEO stepping down
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BOOKS Lambda Literary Awards to take place June 1
The 33rd Annual Lambda Literary Awards—which celebrates LGBTQ+ books and authors—will take place Tuesday, June 1, 6-8 p.m. Typically held in person in New York City, this year's Lammys will be presented virtually for the first ... more

•	Utah Supreme Court upholds transgender rights
•	The National Black Justice Coalition mourns death of Mikayla Miller
•	Home of LGBTQ pioneers Phyllis Lyon, Del Martin first San Francisco lesbian history landmark

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DANCE Hubbard Street's 'Half of Us' debuting May 20
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's (HSDC) 43rd season will be completed with the virtual world premiere of new work by choreographer/director Robyn Mineko Williams entitled "Half of Us," on Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. The 16-minute ... more

•	SHOWBIZ 'Master of None,' children's book, Kristen Stewart, expectant couple
•	Mackenzie Lansing lands juicy role on 'Mare of Easttown'
•	Actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89

Theater / Dance

Cast announced for May 18 virtual reading of JEFFREY
CHICAGO — PrideArts today announced the full cast for its upcoming reading of Paul Rudnick's comedy JEFFREY. David Belew, founder and former artistic director of Eclectic Full Contact Theatre, will direct a cast that will include ... more

•	THEATER Artistic Director Anna Shapiro leaving Steppenwolf post
•	DANCE Hubbard Street's 'Half of Us' debuting May 20
•	Heather Headley to headline Goodman Theatre's May 22 virtual gala

Music

Mayor Lightfoot, DCASE announce Chicago summer events
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Choose Chicago, and Chicago's cultural community today announced "Open Culture" — the next phase of ... more

•	Ravinia Festival announces 2021 summer programming
•	Northalsted plans to hold Market Days Aug. 6-8
•	Vintage House show honoring Chicago House Music with DJ Lori Branch May 5

Books / Art

•	Art on theMART to project Obamas, Frida Kahlo
•	Mayor Lightfoot, DCASE announce Chicago summer events
•	DePaul Art Museum to reopen May 14

Trans

NATIONAL Black trans candidate, travel case, trans death, CEO fired
RuPaul's Drag Race alum Honey Mahogany—who currently holds a vice-chair seat in her local County Central Committee—announced that she will be seeking the role of chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party when current Party Chair ... more

•	Utah Supreme Court upholds transgender rights
•	National Black Justice Coalition honors the life of Monica Roberts
•	WORLD Caribbean group, hate crime, 'Queen of the Pacific,' volcano wedding

AIDS & Health

COVID Report: Herd immunity unlikely to happen anytime soon
Public health experts and scientists do not believe herd immunity is attainable in the near future because of proliferating COVID-19 variants and decreasing COVID-19 vaccination rates, according to a Politico item that cites a New York ... more

•	One-third of LGBTQ college students had housing disruption during COVID-19 pandemic
•	NIH to invest $29 million to address COVID-19 disparities
•	Pat Parker GCLS 2021 Trailblazer Award recipient

Lesbian

Jeannie Tanner show at City Winery on May 20
On Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m., City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., will host the first in-person performance of "3 Martini Jeannie." Throughout the pandemic, every Friday at 5 p.m., Tanner celebrated the close ... more

•	Home of LGBTQ pioneers Phyllis Lyon, Del Martin first San Francisco lesbian history landmark
•	Pat Parker GCLS 2021 Trailblazer Award recipient
•	PASSAGES Retired Chicago Police Commander Nancy Y. Lipman dies

Sports

NU faculty 'alarmed' by hiring of new athletic director
Northwestern University has hired Mike Polisky as its newest athletic director—a move considered controversial by the school's alumni and campus leaders, The Chicago Tribune reported. According to the school's website ... more

•	Chicago Red Stars announce expanded ownership group
•	CMSA files lawsuit against ex-treasurer, alleging fraud and misappropriation
•	Registrations now open for 30th annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 2021

Youth

SAIC hosts 'Debunking Conversion Therapy' virtual panel
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) hosted a virtual panel, "Debunking Conversion Therapy," on April 23 that focused on how people have been negatively impacted by conversion therapy, what the Bible says and ... more

•	Warrant issued for Joliet teacher accused of inappropriate communication with teen boy [UPDATE]
•	GLAAD responds to increase in suicide attempts among trans youth in Arkansas
•	Students speak out after Pride flag removal at Indiana school [UPDATE]

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