U.S. State Dept. issues global LGBTQ+ travel alert
On May 17, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide LGBTQ+ travel alert ahead of Pride Month, Politico reported. The department stated, “Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State is aware of the…
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Chicago Red Stars drop first road match
On May 19, the Chicago Red Stars lost their first match on the road, 2-1, to New Jersey/New York Gotham FC. Penelope Hocking scored the Red Stars’ only goal in the 74th minute, making this her third goal in as many matches. Also, the match marked Mackenzie Wood’s first regular-season start. The goalkeeper started a…
Nation & World
WORLD South African bill, Scottish official, ‘Queendom,’ Liechtenstein, shocking crime
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill—which had been introduced in 2018, The Washington Blade noted. The law states that direct or indirect unfair bias against anyone on the bases of such traits as age, albinism, culture, disability, ethnic or social origin, gender, HIV status, language, nationality,…
Theater / Dance
Chicago performers hit the stage for a good cause
There’s a long tradition of Chicago theater performers donating their time and talent for a good cause—especially when it comes to HIV/AIDS charities. This month features two talent-packed concerts with some casting overlap benefitting Chicago nonprofit organizations that were founded in the ’80s in response to the devastating HIV/AIDS crisis: AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)…
Music
SHOWBIZ Bella Ramsey, ‘Believe’ cover, Antoni Porowski, Zendaya, Laverne Cox
Nonbinary actor Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us) will take on the role of one of the U.K.’s most mysterious and infamous modern day figures in Girl Next Door, Variety noted. The film—which will launch in Cannes—will tell the story of Samantha Lewthwaite, who became known as British terrorist “The White Widow” and one of the…
Film / TV / Gossip
Jane Schoenbrun glows as a director with new coming-of-age film
A24’s latest film, I Saw the TV Glow is a coming-of-story about teenager influenced by a fictional ‘90s late-night show titled The Pink Opaque. Glow stars queer performers Justice Smith as Owen and Brigette Lundy-Paine as Maddy. Owen and Maddy’s friendship is tested when their television show is canceled and their bond is broken. Trans…
Books / Art
Trans
Channyn Lynne Parker reflects on first year as CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, said the trans-led LGBTQ+ organization is “not quite out of the woods,” but on a path toward stability after its first year under her leadership. Since taking over as CEO in May 2023, Parker has worked to rebuild trust with the community following a period of alleged financial…
Lesbian
A lesbian couple navigates life with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Leslie and Jenn Henry, a lesbian couple active in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community for more than a decade before moving to Michigan, met in 2010 at the Back Lot Bash, an annual Pride party for queer women held in Andersonville. Jenn, who had been partying all weekend, recalled hearing Leslie’s voice for the first time. Leslie…
