Bay Area-based Philz Coffee reversing course, adding Pride flags back to all of its locations Philz Coffee is reversing course and adding Pride flags back to all of its locations after it announced last week that it was removing them to be "inclusive to all customers." The CEO released a state...

Pride flags are back at @philzcoffee.bsky.social

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LGBTQ+ groups score legal victory over Trump, restoring Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument Advocates secured the permanent return of the Pride flag to the federally managed New York City landmark after removal ignited outrage.

VICTORY! The Pride flag will return to Stonewall! 🌈💜

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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, and at the heart of our #FreeToBeProud campaign is a simple, non-negotiable truth: Everyone deserves the right to live openly and authentically.

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Instinct Magazine: “PRIDEChicago just dropped its 2026 theme, and it’s giving bold, back-to-basics energy. This year’s rallying cry from PRIDEChicago? ‘Free to Be Proud.’ Simple. Declarative. No asterisk.”

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It’s that time again! Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, March 8. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour. More daylight means we’re one step closer to summer and the iconic Chicago Pride Parade. ⏰🌈💜

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Chicago Pride Parade announces ‘Free to Be Proud’ theme and community grand marshals - Windy City Times Organizers of the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade announced this year’s theme, “Free to Be Proud,” and named Windy City Times owner and cofounder Tracy Baim among the 2026 community grand marshals. B...

Free to Be Proud is a declaration of who we are and what we stand for. It speaks to the fundamental freedom every person deserves — the freedom to live openly, love authentically, and exist proudly without fear or apology.

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Jesse Jackson’s HIV and LGBTQ legacy reshaped coalition politics Rae Lewis-Thornton kept her HIV diagnosis secret for years, even as she worked closely alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his presidential campaigns. When she finally told him, she braced for the uncertainty that defined the early years of the AIDS crisis: stigma, fear and silence.

Jesse Jackson’s HIV and LGBTQ legacy reshaped coalition politics

Rae Lewis-Thornton kept her HIV diagnosis secret for years, even as she worked closely alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his presidential campaigns. When she finally told him, she braced for the…

🌈💜 in the Northalsted neighborhood and right along the Chicago Pride Parade route!

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Antonio King named Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs - Windy City Times Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Antonio King as Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs. King is a longtime city employee and LGBTQ+ health advocate who previously served as the LGBTQ+ Health and Out...

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Antonio King as Chicago’s Director of LGBTQ+

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BREAKING Rick Garcia, key figure in Chicago LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, dies - Windy City Times Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and political organizer, died Jan. 12, close friends confirmed with Windy City Times. Garcia was a central figure in LGBTQ+ advocacy across Chicago and ...

PRIDEChicago mourns the loss of Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and political organizer Rick Garcia.

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Lesbian couple makes history in Cook County's first wedding of 2026 The Humboldt Park couple won the annual lottery to become the first married couple of the new year. County Clerk Monica Gordon officiated the ceremony Friday morning.

Lesbian couple makes history in Cook County's first wedding of 2026

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Cheers to a new year-louder, prouder, and more united than ever.

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What a year it’s been! Chicago truly showed up for Pride. Check out these top ten moments that made 2025 unforgettable!

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This year wasn’t just a parade — it was a movement.

A celebration of visibility, resilience, and belonging.

Because Pride isn’t one day in June.
It’s the community we build all year long.

Thank you for standing with us.
United in Pride.

#unitedinpride #chicagoprideparade

Happy holidays to all who celebrate — and holding space for those who don’t, or who find this season difficult. We wish everyone joy, happiness, and love. ❤️

- Team PRIDEChicago
Rooted in Community. Powered by Volunteers.

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8 days remain to double your impact for Pride 🌈

This year was full of powerful firsts for PRIDEChicago!

Now, every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar through our United in Pride Match Challenge, up to $5,000.

Help power the next chapter of Pride.

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As of 2:30 PM, we’ve reached 26% of our $5,000 match goal — thank you for supporting visibility, community, and Pride.

Now through December 31, every dollar you give — up to $5,000 — will be matched. Your gift goes twice as far!

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It’s Giving Tuesday! Every dollar donated today through 12/31 is matched up to $5,000. Double your impact and help keep Pride rooted in community and powered by volunteers. 💜🌈

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This Thanksgiving, all of us at PRIDEChicago are especially grateful for you.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for all we can continue to build together. With your partnership, PRIDEChicago remains a powerful force for visibility, celebration, and community.

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Double your impact! 🎉
All gifts to PRIDEChicago are matched 1:1 through 12/31.

Give today and help keep Pride visible year-round.

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Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple.

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal brought by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to same-sex marriage based on her religious beliefs.

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Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks are making a comeback in Northalsted—now with Progress Pride designs Chicago has started repainting the rainbow crosswalks in Northalsted—and the first one now reflects the Progress Pride Flag’s inclusive design. The project will restore all 14 of the neighborhood’s colorful intersections, which were temporarily removed this summer during routine street maintenance. Every crosswalk should be finished by the end of November, weather permitting, said Kevin Barbeau, executive director of the Northalsted Business Alliance.

Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks are making a comeback in Northalsted—now with Progress Pride designs

Chicago has started repainting the rainbow crosswalks in Northalsted—and the first one now reflects the Progress Pride Flag’s inclusive design. The project will restore all 14 of the neighborhood’s…

Chicago’s rainbow crosswalks are back—and more inclusive than ever!

The first Progress Pride design is up at Buckingham & Halsted, with another coming to Cornelia, a trans flag at Melrose, and 11 rainbow crossings from Belmont to Bradley.

Pride. Progress. Visibility.

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🎃 Halloween: A Big Gay Holiday Halloween has long been one of the LGBTQ+ community’s favorite holidays — a night to express ourselves freely, joyfully, and without apology.

Continue to live authentically, and unapologetically.
Happy Halloween! 🎃

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TaskForce Prevention and Community Services invites Chicagoans to ‘Vogue for Good’ - Windy City Times TaskForce Prevention and Community Services marked 35 years with its Vogue for Good gala celebrating Black, Latiné and LGBTQ+ resilience

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PRIDEChicago Invites Community Grand Marshal Nominations for 2026 Chicago Pride Parade - PRIDEChicago Community members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to lead the 55th annual parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Help us find this year’s Community Grand Marshal for the Chicago Pride Parade! 🌈❤️

Know someone who embodies pride, leadership, and love for our community?

Make a nomination now!

#chicagoprideparade #lgbtq #pridechicago

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🌈 National Coming Out Day 🌈

Coming out is a courageous act of self-love and truth. Whether you’re out, coming out, or still finding your way, you are seen, valued, and celebrated. 💖

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PRIDEChicago invites community grand marshal nominations for 2026 Chicago Pride Parade - Windy City Times Community members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to lead the 55th annual parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026 CHICAGO, IL — Oct. 1, 2025 — PRIDEChicago, the all-volunteer nonprofit...

Community members can nominate individuals who embody the spirit of Pride to serve as Community Grand Marshals for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026 🌈✨

#lgbtqchicago #chicagoprideparade #pridechicago

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Chicago LGBTQ+ icon Henry Gerber to be honored with Legacy Walk plaque on National Coming Out Day - Windy City Times The Legacy Project is set to induct Chicago LGBTQ+ icon, activist and Society for Human Rights (the first LGBTQ+ rights organization in the United States) founder Henry Gerber into its Legacy Walk out...

Chicago LGBTQ+ icon Henry Gerber to be honored with Legacy Walk plaque on National Coming Out Day

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🩷💜💙 Bi+ voices matter. Bi+ stories matter. Bi+ visibility matters.

Join us in celebrating #BiAwarenessWeek and uplifting the bisexual community 🩷💜💙

Here’s to living boldly, loving authentically, and breaking down stereotypes. 🌈✨

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