How to Be an Ally When You’re Exhausted and Overwhelmed
Being an ally is an open-ended responsibility. This means learning how to continue our allyship while taking care of our…
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Here Comes the Pride! LGBTQIA+ Rejoice With Online Events
Chicago venues proudly provide audiences with a variety of virtual entertainment options for Pride Month. About Face …
School’s Out But Creative Camping Is Always In
While in-person schooling is still on hiatus, Chicago organizations are stepping up to help creative kids channel their …
People Can’t Get Enough Sex (and Sex Toys!) During Coronavirus Lockdowns
The economy is shrinking and many sectors are bracing for losses thanks to the global COVID-19 pandemic. For some indust…
The Work Isn’t Done: Resources for Activists
There's more work to be done. The best thing we can do right now is stay organized. We are maintaining a list of resour…
Chicagoans Replace Sunscreen with the Small Screen as Outdoor Festivals Move Online
COVID, SCHMO-VID. Even though several city festivals have been canceled, a handful of cultural celebrations will not be …
Independent Media Held the Door Open For My Writing Career
I used to have these very specific ideas about what type of journalism job I’d have after college. I’d cover local sp…
Amid the Pandemic, Dance is Alive and Kicking in Chicago
Forget about masks and hand sanitizer, all you need is WiFi and your device of choice to enjoy dance this spring. Luc…
Interview: Jeanette Andrews Shares the Enchanting Experience of ‘Magic by Telephone’
Are you finding it impossible to peel your eyes away from the television screen searching for updates on the pandemic? D…
Chicago’s Cultural Community Offers Online Classes, Workshops and a Gala—for Free!
Thanks to Chicago’s cultural community, there are places to virtually be and things to actually do—from networking to wo…
