Also Happening Today
- Name Change Clinics • Rockford, IL, 10:00 am:
Available monthly.
Learn more. - National Coming Out Day Bonfire • Peoria, IL, 4:00 pm:
Cozy community unity by the bonfire.
Learn more.
Top Stories
American Idol’s David Archuleta opens up about “coming out”
Former American Idol star David Archuleta headlines Cedar Valley Pride Fest in Waterloo. He shares his story of “coming out” as a gay man and leaving the Mormon Church just three years ago.
Soul of the City showcases jazz, soul, funk bands from Des Moines to Peoria
QUAD CITIES -- Featuring jazz, soul and funk bands with followings from Des Moines, Ia., to Peoria, Ill., the Soul of the City Music Festival takes place in Rock Island and Davenport this weekend over three days. Starting Friday evening, this 10th annual...
Photos & Videos
Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, Pride 5K, and Craft Night by Nat20 Photography
Enjoy this photo gallery of participants, performers and audience members at the Pride Party at Bass Street Landing June 15; the Pride 5K Walk, Run & Roll June 15, both hosted by The Project of the Quad Cities; and Clock Inc.'s Craft Night, with Free Mom Hugs June...
Quad Cities Pride Festival photo gallery by Nat20 Photography
Enjoy this photo gallery of Quad Cities Pride Festival, May 31 and June 1, 2024, at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island, Ill., courtesy of Nat20 Photography.
News & Features
Illinois woman’s killing by police inspires Sunday vigil against police brutality, for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Quad Cities Interfaith will hold a vigil to remember Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her home July 6. The Sunday vigil will also press for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
“Drag for Dogs” to raise money for Scott County Humane Society, Matt Moody family
“Drag for Dogs” will raise money for not just the Humane Society of Scott County, but also the family of the late Matt Moody, who championed drag, burlesque, indie theater, live music and comedy as volunteer manager at the Village Theatre.
The Project Pages
Self-test kits for HIV available online at The Project of the Quad Cities aim to reduce stigma, transcend barriers
HIV self-testing has potential to help reduce the stigma of HIV testing and also eliminate barriers like language and transportation. The Project of the Quad Cities is offering test kits through an online form.
Traditional feel-good story through LGBTQ+ eyes comes to Davenport Friday in ‘The Mattachine Family’
A rare opportunity to see the new film “The Mattachine Family,” featuring Nico Tortorella and Emily Hampshire, comes to Davenport Friday night. Read here about this traditional feel-good story, and the reason it’s showing in the Quad Cities.
Opinion
Barbie movie is for all women, trans women included
“I cried.” LIke so many, Aime Wichtendahl was moved to tears by America Ferrara’s speech as Barbie’s mom, in the blockbuster Barbie film.
Transgender pioneer Wichtendahl highlights hope while fighting Iowa’s anti-LGBTQ+ bills
Aime Wichtendahl, Iowa’s first-ever openly transgender elected official, shares shy she is putting herself at the forefront of efforts to stop a flood of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
