Alan Daniels, aka Anjila Cavalier, earns respect from southern Illinois to northern Iowa
As hundreds packed themselves into Bass Street Landing in downtown Moline, IL, on a warm June...
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Category: 2023
Out and About in the Quad Cities with Clock Inc., Mary’s on 2nd, Edwards UCC, MCC of the Quad Cities
Get a glimpse at progressive events happening around you, with our revived and renamed photo...
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Challenging films coming this fall to Pride at FilmScene include Cruising with Al Pacino, Young Soul Rebels, Drop Dead Gorgeous
Four “challenging” films are part of Iowa City’s Pride at FilmScene this fall: “Jimmy in Saigon,” Drop Dead Gorgeous,” “Young Soul Rebels” and “Cruising” with Al Pacino.
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Rock Island showing of Harris Neck documentary honors “strength and resilience” of Black Americans
“The Taking of Harris Neck” tells the story of the federal government’s illegal land seizure of Harris Neck in 1942 from descendants of slaves.
Gaye Shannon Burnett, head of the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, describes the film as a tribute to the “strength and resilience” of Black Americans.
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Growth in clients, staff, services inspires November move for The Project of the Quad Cities
MOLINE — The Project of the Quad Cities is moving to accommodate its growth in clients, staff and services. The nonprofit founded in 1986 to focus on prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS now provides behavioral health care, LGBTQ+ health care, and gender-affirming care. Its move to 4101 John Deere Rd., from its River Drive home, will mean 7,000 more square feet and more rooms for treatment, support groups, trainings, education and more.
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Des Moines magazine’s LGBTQ honorees include Hendricks from Davenport, Wichtendahl from Hiawatha
A Des Moines magazine included two eastern Iowans in their choice for LGBTQ Legacy Award winners. Read about Rich Hendricks, pastor of MCC of the Quad Cities in Davenport, and Aime Wichtendahl, Hiawatha City Council member and Iowa’s first-ever openly transgender elected official.
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The Blazing Saddle anniversary, Iowa Leather Weekend converge on Des Moines
The Blazing Saddle, thought to be the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in the Midwest, celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend, in a three-day event that coincides with the 35th Annual Iowa Leather Weekend. Read about the events planned, including drag, leather contests, a play party, a sober social, and a Sunday outdoor service with lesbian singer Summer Osborne.
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Waterloo’s Cedar Valley Pride Fest brings nationally-known entertainers, record number of vendors, diverse celebration
WATERLOO — The 11th Annual Cedar Valley Pride Fest happens tonight and tomorrow, featuring several nationally-known names, arts events, speakers, yoga, hula and a record number of vendors.
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QCAD nonprofit that started LGBTQ+ support in Quad Cities 33 years ago is now offering Joyce Wiley Memorial Scholarship
Joyce and Jack Wiley started Quad Citians Affirming Diversity in 1990, after watching their son suffer through “coming out.” QCAD is now offering the Joyce Wiley Memorial Scholarship.
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No-pressure movement, inclusion the focus of Clock Inc. Queer Field Day August 19
ROCK ISLAND — Queer Field Day, coming Aug. 19, is a chance to help raise money for the Quad Cities’ Clock Inc. LGBT Community Center — and to join in some inclusive moment and end-of-summer fun. Teams and players who need teams are encouraged to sign up for cornhole, speed-walking and kickball.
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