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|  | 'All of this is historic' : Chicago Pride Parade returns after two-year hiatus 2022-06-27
More photos to come - A month of celebrations culminated in the return of Chicago' Pride Parade on June 26, marking the first march of the decade after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. Weather-wise, the day was perfect, ...
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| | 'General Hospital,' Kelly Clarkson among Daytime Emmy winners 2022-06-25
- ABC's General Hospital—already the winningest sudser in daytime history—was named Outstanding Daytime Drama on June 24 while The Kelly Clarkson Show took home the prize for Outstanding Talk Show at the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. ...
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| | Imperial Court, Task Force to add five icons to 'Wall of Honor' at the Stonewall Inn on June 23 2022-06-02
-- From a press release - NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 1, 2022—On Thursday, June 23, five LGBTQ icons will be added to the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The honor wall was inaugurated in ...
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| | Leather business 64TEN to name street after Ed Negron on May 30 2022-05-14
- On May 25-30, leather shop 64TEN, 6410 N. Clark St., will mark its 21st anniversary.
The celebrations will coincide with the International Mr. Leather (IML)/Memorial Day holiday weekend. ...
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| | Deadline for Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame nominations is May 31 2022-05-10
- The deadline to nominate individuals, businesses, organizations, and allies to the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame is on May 31 at midnight. Nominations may be made online at www.chicagolgbthalloffame.org/nominate. The goal is to honor people and ...
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| | Tonys: Queer-themed 'A Strange Loop' leads nods; 'Paradise Square,' 'MJ' close behind 2022-05-09
- Nominations for the 75th Tony Awards were announced May 9—and a Pulitzer Prize-winning original musical and a play that recounts the 2008 financial crisis led the nods, CNN reported. Leading the nominations was A Strange Loop, ...
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| | Same-sex couple have historic wedding in Antarctica 2022-04-26
- RRS Sir David Attenborough crew members Eric Bourne and Stephen Carpenter are now the first same-sex couple ever married in the British Antarctic Territory on April 24, The Maritime Executive noted. The Maritime Executive noted that ...
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| | Black LGBTQ+ community leaders honored at Art & Soul Salon and Sneaker Gala 2022-04-14
- Social-justice agency Lorde, Rustin & Bates and Fahrenheit Chicago hosted the Art & Soul Salon and Sneaker Gala April 13 at Theater on the Lake (2401 N Lake Shore Dr.). The event featured performances from singer ...
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| | Navy Pier to host 'Carnivale,' Ale Fest, 'Golden Girls' expo this spring 2022-02-22
-- From a press release - CHICAGO—Navy Pier announced its full spring events schedule today, offering a wide range of events including cultural celebrations, the return of Chicago's premiere international art expo, and a first-of-its-kind tribute ...
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| | Black History Month celebrations planned by Chicago Park District 2022-02-04
-- From a press release - Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating Black History Month! Several parks across Chicago have been named in honor of African Americans who have been instrumental in shaping the city's legacy. Events will take place Feb. ...
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| | Blackhawks: Anti-gay photo, another loss, Cup request 2021-10-30
- A photo from Stanley Cup celebrations in 2010 shows the Chicago Blackhawks using a homophobic joke weeks after team officials reportedly covered up a player's sexual assault allegations, Yahoo! News reported. The photo of Blackhawks stars ...
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| | 'Out of the Shadows, Into the Streets' LGBTQ+ Representation in the Media' panel Nov. 4 2021-10-21
--From a press release - In recent years LGBTQ+ people have increasingly seen representations of themselves, celebrations of their lives and stories, and coverage of LGBTQ+ issues across media channels. This has led to a worldwide rise in understanding, cultural acceptance, ...
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| | Hungarian protesters defy prime minister with sizable march 2021-07-25
- In Hungary, approximately 30,000 people joined the annual Pride celebrations in the capital of Budapest on July 24, with attendees marching in colorful outfits in support of inclusion and freedom, according to CNN.com. However, this year ...
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| | Buffalo Grove teen among GLAAD's '20 Under 20'
2021-06-23
- Molly Pinta—a 15-year-old who was the catalyst behind Pride celebrations in Buffalo Grove, including this year's Pride Drive—is listed in Teen Vogue as one of GLAAD's second annual 20 Under 20 list. Pinta is a bisexual ...
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| | Illinois Holocaust Museum Panel Discussion: Pride in the time of COVID-19 2021-06-07
--From a press release - The global pandemic has been a roadblock to traditions and celebrations for consecutive years. Since the 1970s, the last Sunday in June was an opportunity for thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to celebrate their individuality, to be ...
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