Free NOH8 photos for first 200 people at June 1 event in Davenport

May 23, 2023 | 2023, Eastern Iowa, LGBTQ+, News and Features, Northern Illinois and Chicagoland

DAVENPORT, IA — Iowa’s only chance to join a NOH8 photo shoot this year also offers a chance to do it for free.

That’s what One Human Family QCA is offering June 1 in Davenport. The first 200 people to show up for the photo shoot will receive their digital print free, a gesture that usually costs $25 to $40.

Since 2010, almost 67,000 people have participated in the NOH8 campaign, which started to stand up for marriage equality and now stands up against policies and laws worldwide that are built on one group oppressing another.

Read about the June 1 photo shoot, plus two more chances to join the NOH8 campaign in Illinois.

Quad Cities Pride Month features 23 events in Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and keeps growing

May 12, 2023 | 2023, Eastern Iowa, LGBTQ+, News and Features, Northwest Illinois

QUAD CITIES — All throughout the Quad Cities, it’s a Pride season like never before, with 20 events currently scheduled and more coming almost daily.

Quad Citians can go to two annual festivals, four different meal events, and night of games, sports, movement, education, art and more.

You’ll find all the info you need here to participate — including dates, links, deadlines, links to sign up or register, and some fun background even. Check it out!

Iowa drag legend Ruby James Knight looks back on her path-paving 30-year career

May 10, 2023 | 2023, Arts, LGBTQ+, News and Features, People Profiles

WATERLOO — Ruby James Knight, an Iowa drag legend for 30 years, is “resting comfortably and in his final hours,” announced Kings and Queens Club owner John Hayes earlier today after rumors spread that the 72-year-old icon had passed.

Knight (Jim Raymond in real life) took time about two months ago, before his illness took another severe turn, to talk with The Real Mainstream about his career, and how he credits Ruby James Knight, her style and generosity, and her fellow queens, with transforming his life.

Enjoy as Ruby James Knight, whose name became nearly synonymous with Kings and Queens, takes a look back. You’ll also find a photo album featuring some of Knight’s favorite looks over the years.

Pride walk/runs in Des Moines, Moline, Niles, Tuscola fill LGBTQ communities’ need for family-friendly, healthy activities

May 5, 2023 | 2023, Central Illinois, Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa, Health, LGBTQ+, News and Features, Northern Illinois and Chicagoland, Northwest Illinois, Southern Illinois

It’s time to start walking, running, and rolling for Pride, with at least five Pride-themed 5Ks coming up in the next six weeks across Illinois and Iowa.

They all start tomorrow with the Southern Illinois Pride K Fun Walk and Run. You can join in person or virtually.

More Pride walk and run events are also coming in Niles outside of Chicago June 3; Tuscola, Ill., and Des Moines, Ia., June 10; and Moline in the Quad Cities June 25.

Read about why these events are extra important to the LGBTQ community — and especially this year.

Quad Cities’ only LGBTQ bar, Mary’s on 2nd, turns to community as Mississippi River waters rise

Apr 28, 2023 | 2023, Eastern Iowa, LGBTQ+, News and Features, Northwest Illinois

DAVENPORT — Dozens of volunteers are turning out daily to help build a sandbag barrier for Mary’s on 2nd, the Quad Cities’ only LGBTQ bar.

The crew are applying lessons learned from four years ago, when burst temporary levees sent Mississippi River water flowing throughout downtown Davenport and caused Mary’s on 2nd to close for three weeks.

Owner Bobby Stansberry is touched and inspired by the outpouring of support. Read about the effort here, and also what’s behind this year’s flood concerns.

Category: LGBTQ+

Free NOH8 photos for first 200 people at June 1 event in Davenport

Quad Cities Pride Month features 23 events in Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and keeps growing

Iowa drag legend Ruby James Knight looks back on her path-paving 30-year career

Pride walk/runs in Des Moines, Moline, Niles, Tuscola fill LGBTQ communities’ need for family-friendly, healthy activities

Quad Cities’ only LGBTQ bar, Mary’s on 2nd, turns to community as Mississippi River waters rise

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