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CJR Chicago
Chicago Pride Events 2021
June 19
All Black Everything Expo
Compassion Baptist Church
2650 E 95th
June 19
Pride Fest
https://northalsted.com/pridefest/
Chicago Pridefest
The pre parties in the run up to the main parade which take place during “Pridefest” should be on your itinerary. There are several stages with different live act, appealing to all tastes.
Chicago Pride Parade 2021
The 2021 Chicago Pride Parade is yet to be determined due to Covid-19.
June 26-27
Gay Pride
Pride In The Park Chicago is a two day event of concerts and parties taking place during the pride weekend, from 2PM – 10PM Saturday and 3PM – 10PM Sunday
July 1
Chicago Black Pride 2021
CHICAGO BLACK PRIDE
4th of July Weekend
July 1 - 5, 2020
Hosted By: THE MEN OF WASSUP N ATL
CHICAGO BLACK PRIDE EVENT LINE-ULINE-UP
THURSDAY 07/02/2021
Roof Top "Strippers & Cocktails" Party 5pm-10pm
The Inn of Chicago 22nd Floor 162 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
FRIDAY 07/03/2021
BLACKOUT PARTY @ FANTASY NIGHTCLUB 11pm-4am
THE FANTASY NIGHT CLUB 3641 N Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 60613
SATURDAY 07/04/2021
MEGA POOL PARTY HOST BY SIDNEY STARR 4pm-8pm
The Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare 5615 N Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
SATURDAY 07/04/2021
THE 8TH ANNUAL BLACK PARTY @ METRO 11pm-5am
METRO CONCERT VENUE 3730 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
SUNDAY 07/05/2021
MEGA POOL PARTY HOST BY SIDNEY STARR 10pm-2am
METRO CONCERT VENUE 3730 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Past Events
JANUARY
In January CJR hosts a discussion on the State Of African American Same Gender Loving community. Our discussion focuses on navigating the intersectionality of racism, homophobia and transphobia.
FEBRUARY
Every February 7th we hold an event Recognizing Black HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY. Our event focuses on HIV education, testing, community, involvement and treatment. Know your status. Come join us in 2021! We look forward to seeing you there!
Community Assembly
The Community Assembly is a coalition of professionals from both the public and private sectors coming together to share information focused on building bridges to empowerment for LGBTQ community members and allies. Community Assemblies are held several times a year.
BOLDER THAN OUT – Breaking The Silence
Chicago International LGBTQ - SGL Black African- American Community
MARCH
Social Justice Identity Conference
Each Spring CJR Bolder Than Out Conference in Chicago is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ family to come together from across the country. Our guest speakers discuss a variety of topics.
APRIL
National Transgender HIV Testing Day
National Transgender HIV Testing Day is observed on April 18. We look forward to testing you.
MAY
Happy Pride!
We celebrate Gay Pride every June. We host an event by the lakefront with a Dj, entertainment, food and fun! We distribute PrEp information and condoms.
JUNE
June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. We host an event each year where we provide free HIV test, results consultation, condoms, speakers, food and drink. Know Your Status. Get Tested. Knowing Is Sexy. Do You Know Yours? See you next year!
JULY
Happy Black Gay Pride!
We celebrate Black Gay Pride during the first week of July in Chicago. We host events and get it in! We hope to see you in 2021!
Salute to Community Warriors
Our Salute To Community Warriors recognizes LGBTQ+ family and allies. We salute their hard work and dedication to eradicating stigmas, fighting systemic racism while helping to create a better quality of life for Black LGBTQ+.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 11 IS NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
We hold an annual event celebrating national coming out day which highlights acceptance and diversity. It is a celebration of life!
NOVEMBER
Transgender Day of Remembrance
On November 20th we memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
DECEMBER
World AIDS Day
World AIDS day is the first day of December. We recognize the day with memories of those who were loss and by providing free HIV testing, results consultation, PrEP information and free condoms.