United Latinx Pride

05/13/2024

Submit your art by May 24th!

07/19/2022

In memory of Ed Negrón

We will be Remembering our beloved cofounder Ed Negrón this Saturday Center on Halsted and zoom from 3-5pm. Come celebrate his life with us! We will have Mikey Oboza and Monica Rodriguez share a few words about him, show a documentary about his life, then open up the floor for attendees to share their memories of Ed followed by a Q and A with filmmaker Augusto Rodriguez. We hope to see you there in person or virtually!

02/07/2022

February Legal clinic at Taskforce. Share with your friends! Walk-ins welcome.
Feb 9th 3-7PM

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Lettering on an abstract orange , white, pink, and hot pink gradient reading:

No Contact Orders
Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
Family Law
School Discipline, Special Education, & Bullying
Legal Name Changes
Expungements
Legal Referrals for Public Benefits, Housing, & Employment issues

West Side Legal Clinic
Prioritizing TGNC Individuals
9 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL
3-7PM Wednesday, Feb 9th

Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Walkins welcome!

07/29/2021

We, here at BQAC, are devastated by the loss of our cofounder, Ed Negron; the impact he has made helping found BQAC and on the community at large, from sharing his input on our humble beginnings during our 10 year anniversary documentary video last year, to helping individuals cope with mental health, substance abuse, and finding their identity. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family and friends during this time.

Our cofounder Mikey Oboza has shared his thoughts on his relationship with Ed over the years:
Mikey Oboza, BQAC cofounder (formerly Brother Michael Oboza) remembering Ed Negrón, BQAC cofounder:
"I was supposed to go first, because I was a radical rebel to Ed's class act political correct unsung hero. To have been gifted meeting Ed, I'm grateful to have been changed for the better by understanding gratitude on a lived experience level. Thank you Ed for helping us be more visible. We will miss you."

Thoughts from Auggie, our Vice President:
“Ed was an amazing individual with a heart of gold, I got to learn more about his humble beginnings with the org documenting this last year via video for our anniversary. He cared so much for people, their overall well-being and helped Bi folks feel more visible throughout his impact in our community. Losing him and his shining light will be felt by us all, we miss you Ed and love you dearly.”

A candle vigil will be held in honor of Ed’s legacy tomorrow, 7/29, at his former employer 64Ten at 8pm.

Memorial Service 8/2 from 4-9pm
Drake and Sons Funeral Home
5303 N. Western Ave
Chicago IL 60625

Funeral services will be held from 10am-12:30pm 8/3

A procession will be followed afterwards down North Halsted street in Boystown.

08/21/2019

Help a local trans latinx publish their poetry! Support River Coello! Support local trans artists!

self is a poetic-photographic, ancestral-spiritual exploration of q***r and trans existence and love.

08/14/2019

First trans woman to win the prestigious award that celebrates Latinx representation on TV.

Mj Rodriguez has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress – Television at the Imagen Awards.

08/10/2019

Weekend reminder:
Don't compare struggles, stand in solidarity when solidarity is needed and uplift one another.