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Transgender Day of Visibility inspires almost two dozen events across Illinois, Iowa
Find concerts, rallies, resource fairs, poetry readings, drag shows and more to celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois and Iowa. Read here about two dozen ways to celebrate.
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Iowa multimedia arts pioneer Akwi Nji opens yet another chapter as Cedar Rapids Public Library artist in residence
Akwi Nji, already an accomplished artist, writer and communications expert, is now also the Cedar Rapids Public Library Artist in Residence.
New lending library at The Project of the Quad Cities reflects LGBTQ, BIPOC and female identities
The Project of the Quad Cities is trying to help provide readings to identities who are most often the target of book bans. TPQC’s new lending library focuses on LGBTQ, BIPOC and female writings, at a time when Pen America reports explosive nationwide growth in book bans in states that include Iowa.
Bill JR Coffey, Quad Cities LGBTQ pioneer and Kewanee restaurateur, succumbs to cancer and leaves two-state legacy
Bill JR Coffey paved the way for LGBTQ+ community and AIDS/HIV activism in the Quad Cities for decades. Then he became a parent and ran two beloved restaurants in the Kewanee area. He passed away this week after fighting cancer and heart disease for five years.
