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|  | COVID-19 Queer-led FamilyQ helps distribute masks
2020-11-23
FamilyQ is an LGBTQ-led volunteer effort to support nonprofit organizations and social-justice groups by donating more than 100,000 disposable face masks. Proceeds help provide resources to overlooked and underresourced communities. ...
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| | AFC holds virtual 'Gala35' celebration
2020-11-23
AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) marked 35 years with a virtual "Gala35" celebration and awards ceremony Nov. 19. Among the honorees were Newsweb Corporation Chairperson, Alphawood Foundation President and social-justice activist ...
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| | THEATER Harry Lennix to direct Dec. 13 reading of 'Mercy'
2020-11-20
Northlight Theatre will present an Interplay New Play Development Program reading of Mercy, written by Felicia Oduh and directed by Harry Lennix (known for his acting roles on TV shows such as The Blacklist and Billions ...
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| | 33rd Creating Change Conference to go virtual Jan. 28-31
2020-11-19
--From a press release - WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 19, 2021….. Thousands of LGBTQ advocates, activists, leaders, and allies will, for the first time ever, gather virtually for the 33rd Creating Change Conference from Jan. 28 through Jan. 31, 2020. The Creating ...
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| | New guide out for educators, parents advocating for LGBTQ students with disabilities
2020-11-17
--From a press release - SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation released a new resource to help both parents and educators advocate on behalf of LGBTQ students with disabilities. NCLR partnered with HRC Foundation, the National ...
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| | National Black Justice Coalition welcomes new directors
2020-11-16
--From a press release - WASHINGTON, DC — This week, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) announced two new senior level hires, Victoria Kirby York, MPA, and Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond. Their leadership and experience will ...
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| | SHOWBIZ Wentworth Miller, Whitney, lesbian author, Mark Wahlberg
2020-11-16
Out actor Wentworth Miller said he doesn't want to be involved in a new season of the TV show Prison Break if it happens, according to Deadline. On Instagram, he thanked fans for his support and ...
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| | Gov. Pritzker, Vanessa Williams to be at AFC's 'Gala35' Nov. 19
2020-11-13
--From a press release - CHICAGO — AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) marks its milestone 35th year of service with 'Gala35,' a virtual celebration and fundraiser taking place Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The event features an esteemed panel of guest ...
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| | TELEVISION Parvesh Cheena connects to NBC
2020-11-10
Openly gay actor Parvesh Cheena is coping with the pandemic on NBC with a show called Connecting. This new ensemble comedic tale is told through video chats each week covering current topics such as mask wearing, ...
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| | SHOWBIZ Rock Hudson, The CW, Jillian Michaels, Isis King
2020-11-09
Among Kino Lorber's December DVD and Blu-ray releases is a three-movie set (with the 1953-54 features Seminole, Golden Blade and Bengal Brigade) starring the late actor Rock Hudson, a press release noted. Co-stars in the films ...
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| | Advocate Craig Johnson named next board chair of AIDS Foundation of Chicago
2020-11-01
In October, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC)'s board of directors voted Craig W. Johnson as the next AFC board chair. Craig has served on the board since 2017, and most recently worked as board vice chair and ...
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| | TELEVISION Karen and Kelsey explore 'Fargo'
2020-11-01
Straight actresses Karen Aldridge and Kelsey Asbille are exploring new queer territory together on the fourth season of FX's Fargo. This drama television series has been primarily written by Peabody, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning executive ...
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| | Equality Illinois' virtual gala on Feb. 6
2020-10-29
Equality Illinois will hold its 30th-anniversary gala virtually on Feb. 6, 2021. Things will kick off with a Champion Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. Honorees will include National Center ...
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| | Jane Fonda, Hillary Clinton attend Personal PAC's virtual luncheon
2020-10-28
Actor/Activist Jane Fonda, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Governor JB Pritzker were among those who took place in Personal PAC's Oct. 21 virtual luncheon. The reproductive-rights organization's principal ...
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| | HRC Chicago seeks nominations for corporate equality award
2020-10-28
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago has announced the inaugural HRC Corporate Champion for Equality Award to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to advancing equality through their workplaces. ...
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