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Healing With Intention: A Therapist’s Perspective On Growth And Advocacy

Kalvin C. Leveille Jr. is a public health leader in New York City, recognized for his advocacy for HIV/AIDS, work as a psychotherapist, and his podcast hosting. With over 17 years of experience, he focuses on advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ communities of color and people living with HIV/AIDS. Since 2019, Kalvin has been with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, currently serving as Program Manager for Consumer Affairs....

Healing With Intention: A Therapist’s Perspective On Growth And Advocacy Kalvin C. Leveille Jr. is a New York City–based public health leader, HIV/AIDS advocate, psychotherapist, and podcast host whose work has shaped health equity initiatives for more than 17 years. Dedicated to improving outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities of color and people living with HIV/AIDS, he has...

The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Summer Reading List: Part 1

Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to escape into a great book. Whether you're stretched out on a sunny beach, or enjoying a picnic in the park, these standout reads from some of our favorite LGBTQ+ authors are ready to keep you company all season long. From swoon-worthy romances and imaginative YA fantasies to thought-provoking nonfiction, this collection celebrates love, joy, identity, and possibility in all their forms....

The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Summer Reading List: Part 1 Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to escape into a great book. Whether you're stretched out on a sunny beach, or enjoying a picnic in the park, these standout reads from some of our favorite LGBTQ+ authors are ready to keep you company all season long. From swoon-worthy romances a...

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 q***r writer, multimedia artist, and social justice advocate, Rush has built a reputation for work that is deeply personal, fiercely honest, and impossible to ignore. Whether through poetry, photography, film, or collage, they explore the intersections of Black womanhood, q***r identity, faith, grief, and liberation with a voice that is both intimate and commanding....

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 q***r writer, multimedia artist, and social justice advocate, Rush has built a reputation for work that is deeply personal, fiercely honest, and impossible to ignore. W...

Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation Selected for the 2026 Black Incubator & Accelerator Cohort

The Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation has been selected to participate in the 5th Annual Black Incubator & Accelerator (BIA) Cohort, a flagship initiative of the University of Chicago’s Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). Participation in the program provides the foundation with comprehensive capacity-building support designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, expand community impact, and advance its long-term mission....

Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation Selected for the 2026 Black Incubator & Accelerator Cohort The Esteem Awards LGBTQ & People of Color Epiphany Arts Foundation has been selected to participate in the 5th Annual Black Incubator & Accelerator (BIA) Cohort, a flagship initiative of the University of Chicago’s Center for Community Health Equity (CCHE). Participation in the program provides th...

In Memoriam: Anthony Charles Galloway

Anthony Charles Galloway August 29, 1981 - May 27, 2026 Anthony Charles Galloway, a dedicated community activist and leader, whose work inspired pride and admiration, passed away on May 28, 2026. His lifelong commitment to advocacy has left a lasting legacy of respect among those who knew him. Galloway was a native of East St. Louis, IL. He moved to Chicago in 2007 and later founded No Wire Hangers Inc., a social enterprise that highlights the strengths of the Black Q***r experience in Chicago....

In Memoriam: Anthony Charles Galloway - Prideindex Anthony Charles Galloway, a dedicated community activist and leader, died on May 28, 2026. His lifelong commitment to advocacy inspires pride and respect among those who knew him.The Esteem Awards join the community in offering our condolences to the family of Anthony Galloway. Galloway won the 2022...

Art & Soul Part 1: Antonio King

Antonio King, 47, is no stranger to the pageantry world; he has over a decade of experience promoting and judging pageants from Chicago to Dallas and points in between. He enjoys performing and was a finalist in the Windy City Gay Idol competition, and he is currently scheduled to appear in No Wire Hanger Productions' Art & Soul, a talent showcase of Chicago-area LGBT artists....

Art & Soul Part 1: Antonio King - Prideindex Antonio King, 47, is no stranger to the pageantry world; he has over a decade of experience promoting and judging pageants from Chicago to Dallas and points in between.  He enjoys performing and was a finalist in the [...]

Maleness Health and Wellness Summit for Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (GBT) Men! in Chicago

Join us for 2026 MALENESSS Health & Wellness Summit for Black Gay, Bi & Trans Men — a powerful day centered on healing, brotherhood, wellness, and community. This summit is the first of its kind, providing a dedicated platform to promote the health and wellness of Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender men. We recognize the urgent need for this focused effort, particularly in the face of current challenges and political attacks on the rights and well-being of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Elevated Energy. Real Conversations. Strength. Wellness. Brotherhood. To RSVP click here: malenesss.org

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Maleness Health and Wellness Summit for Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (GBT) Men! in Chicago Join us for 2026 MALENESSS Health & Wellness Summit for Black Gay, Bi & Trans Men — a powerful day centered on healing, brotherhood, wellness, and community. This summit is the first of its kind, providing a dedicated platform to promote the health and wellness of Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgen...

Novelist Rasheed Newson Discusses ‘There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood’

From the glittering illusion of old Hollywood to the hidden lives forced behind studio-crafted images, novelist and television producer Rasheed Newson is diving deep into the untold stories of Black q***r history with his latest novel, There's Only One Sin in Hollywood. Best known as the co-creator and executive producer of Bel-Air and author of My Government Means to Kill Me…...

Novelist Rasheed Newson Discusses 'There's Only One Sin in Hollywood' From the glittering illusion of old Hollywood to the hidden lives forced behind studio-crafted images, novelist and television producer Rasheed Newson is diving deep into the untold stories of Black q***r history with his latest novel, There's Only One Sin in Hollywood. Best known as the co-creator....

PrideIndex Spotlight: Erika “with A K” On Art, Advocacy, And Authenticity

Photos Courtesy of Erika "with a K" Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Erika "with a K" is a Latine q***r spoken-word artist whose poetry lives at the intersection of humanity, activism, and radical vulnerability. Performing in both Spanish and English, Erika has brought their work to schools, universities, protests, community spaces, and stages across the country, using spoken word as a tool for connection, healing, and collective action....

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 q***r spoken-word artist whose poetry lives at the intersection of humanity, activism, and radical vulnerability. Performing in both Spanish and English, Erika has brought their work to schools, universities, protests, commun...

AJ Lovelace on Creating Authentic Black and Q***r Representation in Onyx

Filmmaker AJ Lovelace is redefining the modern spy genre and promoting authentic representation both on- and off-screen. The award-winning director, cinematographer, writer, actor, and photographer based in Los Angeles is making space for stories that challenge conventions while embracing humor, heart, and humanity. He recently sat down with PrideIndex to discuss his successful short-form series, Onyx, which is now in its second season....

AJ Lovelace on Creating Authentic Black and Q***r Representation in Onyx Filmmaker AJ Lovelace is redefining the modern spy genre and promoting authentic representation both on- and off-screen. The award-winning director, cinematographer, writer, actor, and photographer based in Los Angeles is making space for stories that challenge conventions while embracing humor, hea...