Heroes of Pride season include not only public libraries and minor league baseball, but also transgender people, People of Color, lesbians and more.
What's a great way to honor and inspire community? Showing other communities in action! Long Live Community! is The Real Mainstream's new section devoted to pics and videos of intersectional, LGBTQ-affirming and progressive community events across Iowa and Illinois....
WHAT: Juneteenth Celebration WHERE: Davenport, IA WHO: Black-owned businesses and community groups celebrating the formal abolition of slavery in 1865. Coordinated by the Friends of MLK Davenport. WHEN: June 19, 2021 PHOTOS BY: The Real Mainstream Team  Travontae...
WHAT: Metro East Pride Street Party & Drag Show WHERE: Belleville, IL WHO: Community members and performers, plus Club Escapade WHEN: June 5, 2021 PHOTOS BY: Randy Elser  Roxie M. Valentine wows the crowd.  A packed crowd did the electric slide together during...
WHAT: Pride at Bass Street Landing WHERE: The Plaza at Bass Street Landing, Moline, Ill. WHEN: June 4-5, 2021 WHO: Hundreds of Quad Citians attended the event, a collaboration of The Project of the Quad Cities, Free Mom Hugs, and Clock Inc. LGBTQ Community Center...
