Brave Space Alliance

Brave Space Alliance Brave Space Alliance is Chicago’s Black, trans-founded LGBTQ+ Center on the South Side.
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We provide all who visit our space with dignified, dynamic services and programs within our Four Pillars of Dignity of health, housing, food, and identity.

These are just the names we know. From mid-April to mid-May, there were six reported killings of trans people.The trans ...
05/29/2026

These are just the names we know. From mid-April to mid-May, there were six reported killings of trans people.

The trans community continues to mourn lost siblings and grieve lives of trans joy lost to violence. Trans people deserve to live full, complete lives. Trans people deserve to grow old 🏳️‍⚧️🤍 You need to be louder for trans people.

Three Runs. Three Causes. One Mission. Register today for the Chi Pride Run Series ‼️🗣️This year, we’re joining three ra...
05/28/2026

Three Runs. Three Causes. One Mission. Register today for the Chi Pride Run Series ‼️🗣️

This year, we’re joining three races from across Chicago into a series that is running for change. Runs for LGBTQ+ pride, trans lives, and AIDS Awareness will take place this June, July, and September and we want to see you there! 🥇🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

is Chicago’s Original Pride Week Running Event, raising funds for Chicago-area organizations that make our community safer, healthier, and stronger.

’s Dignity Dash 5K is Thriving Through the Finish Line to showcase trans joy and raise funds for identity-affirming resources in their space.

’s AIDS Run/Walk is the largest HIV gathering in the Midwest, raising funds and demonstrating our solidarity for the HIV movement and service providers across Chicagoland.

Visit bit.ly/chipriderunseries for more information and register to run and receive an exclusive, inaugural Chi Pride Run Series Medal 🥇 Join us in running to make change!

Our first roundup of Embodied featured performers 😮‍💨 👀 Still haven’t got your tickets yet?Drag, burlesque, dance, song ...
05/27/2026

Our first roundup of Embodied featured performers 😮‍💨 👀 Still haven’t got your tickets yet?

Drag, burlesque, dance, song — your Pride x Juneteenth plans are at Embodied ‼️🗣️ Catch acts from a cast of fierce Chicago-based Black, trans and q***r performers on Saturday, June 20th at the iconic Thalia Hall… (Plus use code BSAFAM for 40% off your ticket 🤫)

🎟️ bit.ly/embodied2026, CODE: BSAFAM

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Meet the Artists! 🎨🌻🏳️‍🌈 The work of these talented artists will be featured on stickers across Chicago this Pride Month...
05/27/2026

Meet the Artists! 🎨🌻🏳️‍🌈 The work of these talented artists will be featured on stickers across Chicago this Pride Month through BSA’s Pride Passport 🌟

Visit Pride Passport locations all June and try to collect them all! Each of these five designs showcases not just q***r pride and joy, but also LGBTQ+ artistry 🧡 Swipe through to learn about both the art and the artists!

Check out all our Pride Passport events and locations at bravespacealliance.org/pridepassport 🗣️

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This June, we’re bringing you Transformation Tuesday sessions each and every week 🏳️‍⚧️💫 From tucking and binding to pic...
05/26/2026

This June, we’re bringing you Transformation Tuesday sessions each and every week 🏳️‍⚧️💫 From tucking and binding to picking out clothes that fit your style, we’re offering free workshops every Tuesday so you can embrace all forms of identity presentation 🧡

June 2: Binding, Taping, and Tucking 101
June 9: Shaving and Styling Menswear
June 16: Identify affirming vocal training with
June 23: Makeup and Styling Womenswear
June 30: Pride Party!

RSVP for the sessions you’re interested in at bit.ly/transtues26 or at the link in our bio 🌟

Volunteer with the Black, trans founded LGBTQ+ center on the South Side this Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈We’re looking for vol...
05/26/2026

Volunteer with the Black, trans founded LGBTQ+ center on the South Side this Pride Month! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

We’re looking for volunteers that are interested in joining us tabling at Pride events across Chicago this June! From Pride Fest to the Pride Parade, join us next Wednesday, June 3 to get involved with Brave Space this Pride Month! 🧡

RSVP for the orientation session at bit.ly/4tDOX0s or at the link in our bio

One week from today! 📸 Join us in the space for a free, BIPOC trans photoshoot session with 🏳️‍⚧️From a new headshot to...
05/25/2026

One week from today! 📸 Join us in the space for a free, BIPOC trans photoshoot session with 🏳️‍⚧️

From a new headshot to a photo showcasing your identity expression, register with the QR code to add your name to the list for photos that affirm your identity 🧡

📅 Monday, June 1, 1 pm - 3 pm
📍 Brave Space Alliance, 1515 E 52nd Pl, 3rd Floor
🔗 Scan the QR code on the first slide! (Note: The registration form lists Seattle as the location, but this will be hosted in Chicago! Please fill out the form if interested so we can estimate attendance.)

BSA’s Pride Passport is back! We’re partnering with over 30 local businesses, organizations, and advocates across Chicag...
05/25/2026

BSA’s Pride Passport is back! We’re partnering with over 30 local businesses, organizations, and advocates across Chicago to bring you a calendar of Pride Month events giving back to the Black trans community 🧡🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Visit Pride Passport events across the city and try to collect 5 exclusive BSA Pride stickers, designed by BIPOC, TGNC artists in the community while raising crucial funds for Brave Space’s programs and services 🎨👥

Check out our current lineup and new events added all June at bravespacealliance.org/pridepassport or at the 🔗 in our bio!

This Week at BSA! We will be closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, but open the rest of the week for Rose...
05/25/2026

This Week at BSA! We will be closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, but open the rest of the week for Rose Petals, Name Change Clinic, Pozitively, and more! 👥🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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1515 E 52nd Place
Chicago, IL
60615

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18723335199

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