Chicago’s CoquieHughes Selected for Lilly Wachowski’s National Writers Fellowship, Bringing LGBTQ+ Storytelling to the Forefront prideindex.com/chicagos-coquiehughes-selected-for-lilly-wachowskis-national-writers-fellowship-bringing-lgbtq-storytelling-to-the-forefront/

Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026 This event is not just about poetry, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community.

2026 Favorite YouTube channels for/by African American gay males Who the heck is KingOfTheTops? www.prideindex.com/2026-favorit...

Dion L. Scott Brings a modern edge to Vampire Gothic Fiction Dion is the author of the acclaimed Mackenzie Taylor vampire trilogy a modern fantasy saga that takes readers on an epic journey from LA to NY prideindex.com/dion-l-scott-brings-a-modern-edge-to-vampire-gothic-fiction/

RUTHLESS! Promo Video LF 2026 vimeo.com/1203885625

Clive Davis RIP www.reuters.com/business/med...

Thank you Chicago Community Trust (CCT) and (YLF) Esteem Awards Receives Grant Support from The Chicago Community Trust’s Young Leaders Fund www.prideindex.com/esteem-award... See less

The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Summer Reading List: Part 1 Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to escape into a great book. www.prideindex.com/the-ultimate...

Leading With Legacy: Anye Ellis In Conversation The founder of Icon City Entertainment & the creator of Icon City News, Ellis has leveraged digital media to amplify the voices of Black, LGBTQ+, and socially conscious individuals. www.prideindex.com/leading-with-legacy-anye-ellis-in-conversation/

LeChell Rush: Inside the Mind of a Water Poet Few artists can captivate a room quite like LeChell Rush (she/they), known throughout the spoken-word world as The Shootah. A Black queer writer...has built a reputation for work that is deeply personal, .. prideindex.com/lechell-rush...

Kalvin C. Leveille Jr. is a public health leader in New York City, .... With over 17 years of experience, he focuses on advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ communities of color....... www.prideindex.com/healing-with...

The 2026 Esteem Award finalist will be celebrated at an in-person event on Saturday, July 18, at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted St., Chicago), from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visit theesteemawards.com

The 2026 Esteem Award finalist will be celebrated at an in-person event on Saturday, July 18, at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted St., Chicago), from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visit theesteemawards.com

Novelist Rasheed Newson Discusses ‘There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood’ Newson’s new historical fiction novel explores the rise and fall of a closeted Black movie star navigating fame, racism, and sexuality in '50s and ’60s... www.prideindex.com/novelist-ras...

Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026 This event is not just about poetry, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer, Urban/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music. www.prideindex.com/red-pink-purple-polka-dot-poetry-slam-2026/

PrideIndex Spotlight: Erika “with A K” On Art, Advocacy, And Authenticity Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Erika "with a K" is a Latine queer spoken-word artist whose poetry lives at the intersection of humanity, activism, and radical vulnerability. www.prideindex.com/prideindex-s...

Join us on July 18th for the 2026 Esteem Awards in Chicago prideindex.com/prideindex-announces-2026-esteem-awards-honorees/

AJ Lovelace on Creating Authentic Black and Queer Representation in Onyx Filmmaker AJ Lovelace is redefining the modern spy genre and promoting authentic representation both on- and off-screen. www.prideindex.com/aj-lovelace-...

I was hoping this was not true. RIP Jason www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...

Entertainment and Documentary Titles Lead the Way, with Winners Celebrated at May 31 Ceremony in Beverly Hills peabodyawards.com/stories/86th...

I'm watching Chef Blaque tonight on Beat Bobby Flaw!! Food Network 📷 April 9 📷 9PM ET See his interview on PrideIndex: www.prideindex.com/where-theres...

Join us on July 18th for the 2026 Esteem Awards in Chicago prideindex.com/prideindex-announces-2026-esteem-awards-honorees/

Press Forward Chicago is proud to partner on the first nationwide Local News Day, this Thursday, April 9. More details here: localnewsday.org ... it's not a heavy lift. Just subscribe to one or more local news sites--so many are free to get updates on their terrific work.

Checkout our inspirational survival story of Tahjaleenie Tahji, known professionally as Mega Body or simply Mega. www.prideindex.com/resilience-r...

Congrats Lammy Awards Finalists Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins // Mary Frances Phillips and Charlene A. Carruthers (foreword). New York University Press and boy maybe: poems // W. J. Lofton. Beacon Press

We are pleased to announce the selection of eleven individuals and four organizations to be honored at the nineteenth annual Esteem Awards. www.prideindex.com/prideindex-announces-2026-esteem-awards-honorees/

PrideIndex recently spoke with Atl author Hartsel Shirley about his latest project, an ambitious new collection of children’s stories that blends storytelling with technology to create a more interactive experience for young readers. www.prideindex.com/into-the-whispering-woods-with-hartsel-shirley/

Congrats Allen!!!! I am so happy for my buddy Allen R. Wells aka AllenWritesWell for winning this NAACP Image award for his book. I lKeep up the good work

SCOOP: IL-9 congressional candidate and current state senator Mike Simmons had police called on him in Buena Park while canvassing for votes. No arrest was made. Here’s the video of the interaction @senmikesimmons.bsky.social recorded and shared with me.

Congratulations Two Black Boys In Paradise. And The BFTA Goes To… poet and author Dean Atta — the winning team behind twoblackboysinparadise — who won the @bafta for Best British Short Animation. Congrats Dean see his story on PrideIndex www.prideindex.com/coming-soon-...

Essential Black Queer History Books You Need to Read Now Discover our picks of essential books that examine Black queer history, highlighting the vital experiences, contributions, and narratives of Black LGBTQ+ individuals. www.prideindex.com/essential-black-queer-history-books-you-need-to-read-now/

I visit The Joliet Area Historical Museum for opening night of BBFF's Women of Color Rebel Music exhibit playing through March 21. This exhibition is dedicated to honoring the contributions of women of color in music & culture. www.prideindex.com/rebel-music-women-of-color-who-changed-the-beat/

I visit The Joliet Area Historical Museum for opening night of BBFF's Women of Color Rebel Music exhibit playing now through March 21. This exhibition is dedicated to honoring the contributions of women of color in music and culture. Way to go Vici Howard and team at BBFF

2026 Esteem Awards Seeks Community Input www.prideindex.com/2026-esteem-...

My situation right now while waiting for editing to be completed. Breon Arzell interview on WYATT www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0aM... See Breon on PI: prideindex.com/breon-arzell...

Esteem Award winner K Ross Art Exhibition at west elm in Birmingham, AL at The Summit, Feb.14-15 and March 21-22. Come get your K.Ross Art #artinbirminghamal #original #artsale #art #abstractartcollection — in Birmingham, AL.

Just in Time for Valentine’s: Rhayne Coleman Talks ‘No Lover to Offend’ www.prideindex.com/just-in-time-for-valentines-rhayne-coleman-talks-no-lover-to-offend/

5 Questions with author D. Rashad Battle www.prideindex.com/5-questions-...

Congrats Philaye Films philayefilms.com/blog-1/jamaa... see his story here on prideindex : www.prideindex.com/something-li...

RIP Sanford and Son star Demond Wilson www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sanford-and-son-star-grady-demond-wilson-dies-as-his-cause-of-death-is-revealed/ar-AA1VnZLm?uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgdhpruby&pc=HCTS&cvid=697e14b15ec94e8284893fc24418a9aa&cvpid=26f3b1c93c2846e8e959d69b007ddd7d&ei=9

The Black Women on TV You Should Be Watching Right Now. Check out our list of Black women who deliver news, entertainment, and humor, helping audiences feel acknowledged and connected. www.prideindex.com/the-black-women-on-tv-you-should-be-watching-right-now/

Community Film Screening - Plenum (Chicago) February 6, 2026, Join BAFF for a screening of the film Plenum and for discussion with Charlene Carruthers, Sanford E. Gaylord & Cathy Cohen www.blackalphabet.org See Director Charlene Carruthers interview on PrideIndex here: prideindex.com/plenum-and-p...

Writer, Filmmaker, Storyteller, Dad: The Many Branches of Phill Branch www.prideindex.com/writer-filmm...

Thank you K.Ross Original Art for your participation in Artists in the Afternoon in ATL on August 30, 2025. Look at this wonderful art Torry won at the event! krossoriginalart.com