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Hotter Than July Presents: Art & Film Festival Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Creativity in Detroit

From Press Release Detroit, MI — Hotter Than July returns with a powerful celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community at the Hotter Than July: Art & Film Festival, taking place Friday, July 24 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the LGBT Detroit – Marvin Lee Building (20021 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48235). Centered around this year’s theme, “...

Hotter Than July Presents: Art & Film Festival Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Creativity in Detroit From Press Release Detroit, MI — Hotter Than July returns with a powerful celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community at the Hotter Than July: Art & Film Festival, taking place Friday, July 24 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the LGBT Detroit [...]

July – December 2026 Community Events, LGBTQ+ Events, Prides & Fundraisers

Check out this list of Community events, LGBTQ+ Events, Prides, Fundraisers, Conferences, etc., you might consider patronizing. Be sure to refer to this list often because we will update these events from July through the end of December 2026. Update May 15, 2026 The 19th Annual Esteem Award (Chicago) July 18 TheEsteemAwards.com

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July – December 2026 Community Events, LGBTQ+ Events, Prides & Fundraisers - Prideindex Check out this list of Community events, LGBTQ+ Events, Prides, Fundraisers, Conferences, etc., you might consider patronizing. Be sure to refer to this list often because we will update these events from July through the end of December 2026.

Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026

The Esteem Awards Present: A unique and inspiring event-the first annual Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago's spoken word diva and entrepreneurial Storie Devereaux. This event is not just about poetry, but also about raising awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer, and Urban Violence/Domestic Violence on our community through spoken word and music....

Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam 2026 The Esteem Awards Present: A unique and inspiring event-the first annual Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Chicago's spoken word diva and entrepreneurial S...

Resilience Redefined: Mega Body’s Story of Survival and Self-Discovery

PrideIndex is excited to share the inspirational survival story of Tahjaleenie Tahji, known professionally as Mega Body or simply Mega. In the early 2000s, Mega Body was one of the most popular and in-demand erotic dancers and go-go boys. He graced the cover of BlackInches Magazine and performed at numerous clubs across the country, including in New York, Atlanta, and Chicago, as well as various other locations nationwide....

Resilience Redefined: Mega Body’s Story of Survival and Self-Discovery PrideIndex is excited to share the inspirational survival story of Tahjaleenie Tahji, known professionally as Mega Body or simply Mega. In the early 2000s, Mega Body was one of the most popular and in-demand erotic dancers and go-go boys. He graced the cover of BlackInches Magazine and performed at....

PrideIndex announces 2026 Esteem Awards Honorees

Chicago, March 17, 2026 – We are pleased to announce the selection of eleven individuals and four organizations to be honored at the nineteenth annual Esteem Awards. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of community members. It also highlights the positive impact these awards have in affirming community leadership and service, ensuring that every voice is heard and every effort acknowledged....

PrideIndex announces 2026 Esteem Awards Honorees We are pleased to announce the selection of eleven individuals and four organizations to be honored at the nineteenth annual Esteem Awards. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of community members. It also highlights the positive impact the...

Into The Whispering Woods with Hartsel Shirley

PrideIndex recently spoke with Atlanta author Hartsel Clifton Shirley about his latest project, an ambitious new collection of children's stories that blends storytelling with technology to create a more interactive experience for young readers. In the interview, Shirley shared details about a set of 60 short stories for children ages 2 to 12. Alongside the books, the project also includes a companion website and mobile app that lets parents follow their children's progress through quizzes, games, and other activities connected to the stories....

Into The Whispering Woods with Hartsel Shirley PrideIndex recently spoke with Atlanta author Hartsel Shirley about his latest project, an ambitious new collection of children's stories that blends storytelling with technology to create a more interactive experience for young readers.

Author Clarence A. Haynes Introduces his novel The Broken Hearts Agency

Hey there all, I hope everyone is well, hanging in there during these swirly times, and being very good to each other. Many of you haven’t heard from me in a minute and there’s a reason why, as I’ve been hard at work: It’s my absolute pleasure to announce my next novel, THE BROKEN HEARTS AGENCY, a work of urban fantasy that will be published by my imprint extraordinaire Legacy Lit/Hachette on June 23, 2026, available wherever books are sold....

Author Clarence A. Haynes Introduces his novel The Broken Hearts Agency I hope everyone is well, hanging in there during these swirly times, and being very good to each other. Many of you haven’t heard from me in a minute and there’s a reason why, as I’ve been hard at work: It’s my absolute pleasure to announce my next novel, THE BROKEN HEARTS AGENCY, a work of ...

FEMME GAZE: SHE SPEAKS JAZZ

FemmeGaze: She Speaks Jazz Presented by: Black & Brown Femme Films (BBFF) @ Logan Center for the Arts | Screening Room 201 on April 25, 2026. Join us for an elegant evening of poetry, jazz, and femme storytelling featuring Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle and a curated ensemble of Chicago femme poets. Black & Brown Femme Films invites audiences into an intimate night of spoken word, live jazz, and cinematic visuals centering Black and Brown femme voices....

FEMME GAZE: SHE SPEAKS JAZZ - Prideindex FemmeGaze: She Speaks Jazz Presented by: Black & Brown Femme Films (BBFF) @ Logan Center for the Arts | Screening Room 201 on April 25, 2026. Join us for an elegant evening of poetry, jazz, [...]

Turning Survival into Art: Emanuel Xavier on ‘Still, We Are Sacred’

Emanuel Xavier Photo by Zihao-Huang Emanuel Xavier has made noteworthy contributions to literature and activism, earning awards such as the Marsha A. Gomez Cultural Heritage Award and the International Latino Book Awards. His poetry collections, including Still, We Are Sacred, Pier Queen, and If Jesus Were Gay, explore identity, community, and resilience. Additionally, his novel Christ Like…...

Turning Survival into Art: Emanuel Xavier on 'Still, We Are Sacred' Emanuel Xavier has made noteworthy contributions to literature and activism, earning awards such as the Marsha A. Gomez Cultural Heritage Award and the International Latino Book Awards. His poetry collections, including Still, We Are Sacred, Pier Queen, and If Jesus Were Gay, explore identity, commu...

Essential Black Q***r History Books You Need to Read Now

Discover our picks of essential books that examine Black q***r history, highlighting the vital experiences, contributions, and narratives of Black LGBTQ+ individuals. Although some of these books are fiction, inspired by real-life events, they deserve attention and recognition for their significance. In Black, Q***r, & Untold: A New Archive of Designers, Artists, and Trailblazers, acclaimed designer and artist Jon Key highlights the voices, stories, and contributions of Black and Q***r individuals from the 1800s to the present....

Essential Black Q***r History Books You Need to Read Now Discover our picks of essential books that examine Black q***r history, highlighting the vital experiences, contributions, and narratives of Black LGBTQ+ individuals. Although some of these books are fiction, inspired by real-life events, they deserve attention and recognition for their significance...

Tens Across the Board: The Ballroom scene on Television and the Movies Part 2

11. My House (2018) My House is a documentary/reality series that highlights ball culture in New York City. The show features Tati 007, Alex Mugler, Jelani Mizrahi, Lo**ta Balenciaga, Relish Milan, and commentator Precious Ebony. The first of ten episodes premiered on Viceland. We appreciate that the series also showcases ball scenes from other cities, such as an episode where Precious travels to Michigan to commentate at the Detroit Awards Ball....

Tens Across the Board: The Ballroom scene on Television and the Movies Part 2 There is a wide variety of television shows and movies that explore the ballroom scene, including notable titles like Paris Is Burning and Pose. If you’re interested in seeing voguing in action, be sure to check out Cesar Williams' Ballroom Throwbacks channel on YouTube. To inspire curiosity and e...

Tens Across the Board: The Ballroom scene on Television and the Movies Part 1

Cover photo from Wolfgang Busch's Art From The Heart Films There is a wide variety of television shows and movies that explore the ballroom scene, including notable titles like Paris Is Burning and Pose. If you’re interested in seeing voguing in action, be sure to check out Cesar Williams' Ballroom Throwbacks channel on YouTube. To inspire curiosity and encourage exploration, here’s a ranked list of our favorite shows and movies that delve into the African American, Latino LGBTQ ball scene and the personalities that shape it....

Tens Across the Board: The Ballroom scene on Television and the Movies Part 1 There is a wide variety of television shows and movies that explore the ballroom scene, including notable titles like Paris Is Burning and Pose. If you’re interested in seeing voguing in action, be sure to check out Cesar Williams' Ballroom Throwbacks channel on YouTube. To inspire curiosity and e...