Echoing the national NO GAY? NO WAY! campaign, Equality Illinois is issuing a special invitation for the Equality Illinois Pride Kickoff Brunch to the employees of Amazon to encourage the world’s largest online retailer to locate its new HQ2 in a state such as Illinois that protects the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender …
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LGBTQ Advocacy Day in Springfield is next week. Please join us. Register today for Wednesday, April 11 to talk to lawmakers about the Inclusive Curriculum Bill to teach students the historical events and contributions by LGBTQ people. There are citizen advocates driving and car pooling from all corners of Illinois or arriving on our bus …
Want to know why we fight for LGBTQ equality? “It is the daily practice of our equality that helps Illinois become the state she is destined to be – fully equal and accepting of all,” says Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois. Please take a few minutes to watch Brian’s recent comments at the …
For her activism on behalf of her fellow transgender youth, Jazz Jennings will be honored at the 2018 Equality Illinois Gala as the first recipient of the Spotlight Award. The presentation of the Equality Illinois Spotlight Award will be made at the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ formal celebration, to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 …
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Two public health advocates who work to improve the lives of LGBTQ Illinoisans will be honored Sunday at Fahrenheit Chicago–Pride South on the Lake, an end-of-summer, daylong beach party this Sunday that will feature entertainment, games, civic engagement, and health outreach. The two honorees are Anne Carmack of the CORE Foundation and Serette King of …
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Non-stop entertainment from top rap artists, R&B and house singers, drag performers, and DJs will be featured at Fahrenheit Chicago–Pride South on the Lake, an end-of-summer beach party of fun, music, and social networking for LGBTQ Illinoisans, their friends and families. International queer rap artist Cakes da Killa, whose debut album drops this fall, and …
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Equality Illinois and AIDS Foundation of Chicago are excited to announce Fahrenheit Chicago–Pride South on the Lake, an end-of-summer beach party of fun, music, and social networking for LGBTQ Illinoisans, their friends and families. The free event, featuring non-stop music, beach games and a Bid Whist card tournament, public health awareness, and civic engagement, will …
LGBTQ Americans find themselves in a position we haven’t been in for nearly a decade: fighting against an administration that wants to turn back the clock on LGBTQ rights. This sadly signals to others that it is permissible to try to stop the progress we’ve all fought so hard to achieve locally and nationally. To …
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EqualityCon 2016, hosted by Equality Illinois Institute, on May 13-14, 2016 at the University of Illinois at Chicago, brought together advocates and experts to discuss the state of LGBT issues and how we can advance the cause UNTIL WE’RE ALL EQUAL. We discussed the federal Equality Act with chief sponsor Rep. David Cicilline and Rep. …
Join us at EqualityCon 2016 this weekend to hear from U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, chief sponsor of the Equality Act, which would protect LGBT Americans from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federal funding, credit, and jury service. Rep. Cicilline will be the opening keynote speaker on Friday afternoon. The wrap-up keynote speaker will …
EqualityCon 2016 in Chicago is just two weeks away on May 13-14! Do not miss your chance to register for Illinois’ premier organizing and educational conference for the LGBT community and allies in our state! This is your chance to discuss the future of our movement and garner practical skills. Sessions will cover: Employment, adoption, …
We are excited to announce that U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is the EqualityCon 2016 keynote speaker. Rep. Cicilline as the Chief Sponsor of the Equality Act, the federal LGBT civil rights bill. Registration is now open for EqualityCon 2016, hosted by Equality Illinois Institute, to be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago on …
Early-bird registration is now open for EqualityCon 2016, hosted by Equality Illinois Institute, to be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago on May 13-14! Take advantage of the early-bird discount and secure your spot at Illinois’ premier strategy session bringing together LGBT community members and allies, progressive advocates, and civic leaders to discuss …
Chicago Opening Night for Hamilton – A Night Not to Be Missed! It’s almost impossible to get Hamilton tickets in New York. But you can get them here for the Chicago opening night on Sept. 27, 2016 and at the same time benefit the work of Equality Illinois. Only limited tickets are available, so do …
Growing your family is an incredible experience, and we are so excited for you! For assistance in adoption and foster care, especially for #LGBT parents, you can attend this free seminar in Peoria sponsored by Equality Illinois, Familycore, Peoria Proud and the Center for Law & Social Work. While the journey for prospective parents can …
Equality Illinois is entering our 25th year and we plan to celebrate in a big way with our 2016 Gala on Saturday, February 6, 2016, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. The Gala is the largest LGBT event of its kind in the Midwest, drawing more than 1,400 guests, including nearly 100 …
Your workplace may already be LGBT-friendly, but do you and your colleagues know how to share those values with all employees? Policy on paper is important but how can employers translate that into diversity trainings or conversation about sensitivity and inclusion? Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a workshop on DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Trainings, …
The program for this Saturday’s LGBT Equality Institute in Springfield will bring together experts and activists who will focus on the services, programs and issues central to Illinoisans outside of Chicago. Springfield Mayor James O. Langfelder will welcome the participants at the 10 am opening session. The conference will also feature state Sen. Andy Manar …
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The Springfield-based daylong LGBT Equality Institute on Saturday, August 29 in the shadow of the state Capitol will feature speakers and panels discussing the future of our movement and offering practical skills. It will be an opportunity to share your feedback on the priorities in Illinois and to network with other LGBT and allied activists …
We see transgender equality issues more and more in the spotlight…but what does that mean for you? Join us this Wednesday morning, when we will discuss the current state of protections for transgender individuals under federal and state law, and how this may affect your workplace policies, benefits, and rights. This session is part of …
Equality Illinois is holding our annual LGBT Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 15 at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. It’ll be a great opportunity to talk to lawmakers about legislation that affects the LGBT community. Our agenda includes strengthening hate crimes legislation, protecting LGBT youth from ineffective and dangerous conversion therapy, and saving important …
We are happy to announce that our special guest on the first day of the LGBT Equality Institute on Friday, March 20 will be Ms. Amanda Simpson, Executive Director of the Army Office of Energy Initiatives and the first openly transgender woman U.S. Presidential appointee. Don’t miss your chance to hear Ms. Simpson, or any …