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‘It's OK to Ask Questions' episode 5: Pidgeon Pagonis shares their journey as intersex activist
In a new series, “It’s OK to Ask Questions,” NBC Chicago Today’s Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
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Intersex activist Pidgeon Pagonis talks Navigating Intersex and Trans Rights
In a candid conversation, intersex activist Pidgeon Pagonis shares their concerns about the legal landscape and the potential consequences for both intersex and transgender communities in this teaser for NBC Chicago’s upcoming “It’s OK to Ask Questions” episode.
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LGBTQ+ Pride revelers flash feathers and flags in the streets from New York to San Francisco
LGBTQ+ revelers and allies are partying coast to coast for the premiere weekend of Pride Month.
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City officials, residents prepare for Pride Weekend events
Several pride events are scheduled this week across Chicago, culminating in Sunday’s Pride Parade on the North Side, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Watch: Chicago police department details safety measures for Pride parade this weekend
CPD detailed safety measures for the weekend’s Pride parade to ensure the safety and protection of the LGBTQ+ community including additional police officers deployed along the parade route, with experienced officers working throughout the night.
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Pro wrestler Gisele Shaw talks coming out as transgender
IMPACT Wrestling’s Gisele Shaw discusses her journey as a professional wrestler, her experience of coming out as transgender during last Pride Month, and the support she received from the wrestling community. She shares the unique challenges faced by Asian families during the coming-out process, and her sense of responsibility in representing the LGBTQ community in pro wrestling.
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NBC Chicago's ‘It's OK to Ask Questions' highlights pop hitmaker Justin Tranter
In a new series, “It’s OK to Ask Questions,” NBC Chicago Today’s Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
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NHL teams won't wear theme-night jerseys after players' Pride refusals caused distractions
NHL teams won’t have players wear themed jerseys during pregame warmups next season.
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Starbucks union says workers at more than 150 stores will strike over Pride decor
The union representing Starbucks baristas claimed some stores were not allowed to put up Pride month decorations.
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‘It's OK to Ask Questions' Episode 4: Nick Cave
In honor of Pride month, NBC Chicago’s new original five-part series It’s Ok to Ask Questions will debut Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming news channel. Every week, Chicago Today lifestyle host Matthew Rodrigues will navigate open and honest conversations to help viewers better understand the LGBTQIA+ community or simply relate to the journey of becoming one’s true self. No...
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Gender Magic Lives: A book for embracing authenticity and challenging gender norms
Celebrating Pride Month, gender and sex therapist Ray McDaniel discusses the book, “Gender Magic Lives,” aimed at empowering individuals to reclaim their joy and embrace their most authentic selves.
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Estonia becomes first Baltic country to allow same-sex marriage
Lawmakers approved legislation allowing same-sex marriage in Estonia as of next year, making it the first of the three Baltic countries to do so.
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Protesters gather outside Dodger Stadium as team honors ‘queer and trans nuns' on Pride Night
Protesters and supporters of a group of self-described “queer and trans nuns” gathered at Dodger Stadium during a LGBTQ+ Pride Night that followed weeks of high-profile controversy.
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Pop hitmaker Justin Tranter talks battling homophobia in music industry
In a new series, “It’s OK to Ask Questions,” NBC Chicago Today’s Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
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Pride flag vandalized and stolen from outside family's home in North Mayfair
Magdalena Garcia, a resident of Chicago’s North Mayfair neighborhood, has proudly displayed a Pride flag in front of her home. In recent weeks, it has disappeared. Evrod Cassimy has the story, and her message.
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CTA rolls out 2023 Pride train today
The CTA is rolling out the 2023 pride train today and it features welcoming messages on board as well as designs on the outside.
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Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn
President Joe Biden has welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration. The event is aimed at showing LGBTQ+ people that his administration has their back at a time when advocates are warning of a spike in discriminatory legislation, particularly aimed at the transgender community, sweeping through statehouses. The gathering was initially scheduled for Thursday, but...
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‘It's OK to Ask Questions': Open conversations with LGBTQIA+ trailblazers with no topic off limits
In a moment where LGBTQIA+ conversations have become polarized or divisive, perspective can mean everything. In a new series, “It’s OK to Ask Questions,” NBC Chicago Today’s Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
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‘It's OK to Ask Questions' Episode 2: E.R. Fightmaster
In honor of Pride month, NBC Chicago’s new original five-part series It’s Ok to Ask Questions will debut Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming news channel. Every week, Chicago Today lifestyle host Matthew Rodrigues will navigate open and honest conversations to help viewers better understand the LGBTQIA+ community or simply relate to the journey of becoming one’s true self. No...
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‘It's OK to Ask Questions' Episode 1: Shea Couleé
In honor of Pride month, NBC Chicago’s new original five-part series It’s Ok to Ask Questions will debut Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming news channel. Every week, Chicago Today lifestyle host Matthew Rodrigues will navigate open and honest conversations to help viewers better understand the LGBTQIA+ community or simply relate to the journey of becoming one’s true self. No...