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Its #QUEERHISTORYTUESDAYS! Learn more about STAR! villagepreservation.org/2020/10/29/rev…

📣📣📣 we’re so excited to announce that starting May 1st, the wonderful Channyn Lynne Parker will be BSA’s new C.E.O 💪🏾🏳️‍⚧️ It’s a #bravenewday indeed!

WE are here for the work, are YOU? Remember: self-care IS healthcare

We’ve always been here, and we aren’t going anywhere! Happy trans day of visibility, everyone!

"Having folks feel seen, grounded, in their identity mitigates gender-based violence and violence against our community. @BraveSpaceChi prioritizes dignity as a resource." -Jae Rice

Our bravery doesn’t stop at the IL border! We were honored to be able to show up for our trans siblings in Milwaukee this past Friday. SAY HER NAME! CASHAY HENDERSON! #sayhername

Rest in power Cashay #sayhername instagram.com/p/CpK2EPSLWZi/…

Huge s/o to @Nike!! We are proud to be grantees for the 2nd year of their Black Community Commitment 💪🏾✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Back again with some more icons that highlight how Black Queer History IS Black history. Today we honor Lorraine Hansberry and James Baldwin!! Swipe to learn more about their impact on queer history!

The Shop is open tomorrow (2.11)!! Come get fresh for Valentine’s Day 💖💘 Come by 80 E. Pershing Road tomorrow for a free cut and good conversation! *The Shop is open to folx of all gender expressions and identities!*

We will be closed on Tuesday (2/7) and Wednesday (2/8) for a staff retreat! We will be taking some time to rest, build, and grow our connections. We will re-open on 2/9 and would love to see you!

Today, we celebrate Bayard “Mr. March on Washington” Rustin. Organizer. Leader. And Freedom Fighter.

Let’s abolish the institutions founded in white supremacist patriarchy, while continuing the legacy of Ida B Wells, Rosa Parks, Marsha P Johnson by supporting the work of @survivepunish @BraveSpaceChi @survivepunishNY @prisonculture @LoveProtectOrg @supporthosechi @dreanyc123

BLACK QUEER HISTORY IS BLACK HISTORY. For Black History Month, BSA will be highlighting influential LGBTQ+ figures who have contributed to the community as cultural curators, innovators, activists, and more. Today, we honor Stormé Delarverie. An Icon, Drag King, and Activist.

Happy Black History Month! This month, we are showing that Black Queer History IS Black History & celebrating with a new line of merch! Your purchase will not only celebrate LGBTQ+ trailblazers, but will contribute to the work that we do to build & sustain queer & trans futures!

⭐️ We want to start the week off right with recognizing an amazing staff member and pillar of the Chicago Trans community, @stephanieskora! As COO, Stephanie keeps us together, makes sure we run smoothly, and brings incredible energy to the office.

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Let’s give a warm welcome to Kimea (They/She), our new Executive Assistant to the Interim CEO! Kimea is a bright force and brings lots of laughs, good vibes, and unapologetic energy to the space. We are incredibly happy to have Kimea on the team & couldn’t do things without them!

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Huge thank you to @LambdaLegal for their support on an inclusive SB 1534!!!