Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
The Chicago LGBTQIA+ Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and the communities’ efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination.
Center for Black Equity
The Center for Black Equity is the National leader in connecting members of the Black LGBTQIA+ community with information and resources to educate, engage and empower their fight for equity and access.
Acorn Equality Fund
Acorn Equality Fund is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provide scholarships and organization grants to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, organizations, and allies to impact lives in a positive fashion.
23 LGBTQ Books With A POC Protagonist, Because It's Time To Diversify Your Reading List
In honor of #PRIDE, CRS produced a list of links full of resources for information, education, and even some entertainment
Ten Must-Read Books Celebrating the Black LGBT Community
In honor of Pride Month, we've rounded up a diverse collection of novels, memoirs and more penned by Black LGBT writers to recognize the major impact the community has had.
Windy City Times
Windy City Times is an LGBT newspaper in Chicago that published its first issue on September 26, 1985.
Study Finds Most LGBTQ Services Located in White, Wealthy Neighborhoods
Read bout recent research regarding class and racial disparities for LGBTQ + services.
North Side Black Lives Matter March A Reminder Black Trans Women Started Gay Liberation Movement
Learn about the march that recognizes what people of color have done for the LGBTQ community and to try to help Black Chicagoans.
GLMA Issues Statement on Racism and Racial Violence
Read the statement on racism and racial violence from the The United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva.
The Advocate
The Advocate is the world's leading source of LGBT news and information capturing the political and cultural conversations of the community.
In Chicago, Overlooked Achievements by L.G.B.T.Q. Artists
Learn more about the amazing contributions to art in Chicago by LGBTQ + artists.
Hotline First Defense Legal Aid
1(800)LAW-REP4 began in 1995, connecting anyone arrested or detained by Chicago police with an on-call attorney who would provide actual police station representation, free of charge.
Affinity Community Services
2850 S Wabash Ave
Suite 108
Rear Entrance
Chicago, Il 60616
773-324-0377
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