Altruism. Art. Activism.
Championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, education, and action.
Be The Next Mr. Chicago Leather!
Now Accepting Applications to the 2025 Mr. Chicago Leather Contest to be held January 24-26 - Submit Applications directly to Touche Chicago no later than Thursday January 23rd before 10PM. Application Link Below
Voter Registration Drive @ The Leather Archives & Museum - October 6, 2024 with Members of the Kink and Leather Community
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
GET OUT AND VOTE THIS NOVEMBER 5TH!!! IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE KNOWING HOW OR WHERE TO VOTE, PLEASE REACH OUT DIRECTLY.
Read More about our community’s efforts to get out the vote in this article by The Chicago Reader
Make a Difference.
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VOTE! - Our Nation's Future Lies in YOUR hands on November 5th
Vince Jay is a Deputy Registrar in the State of Illinois, and passionate about getting people involved in exercising their rights to vote in local and national elections. If you don’t vote, you aren’t participating in democracy! Contact Vince today to ensure your’re prepared for the next election.
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Brave Space Alliance
Brave Space Alliance is the first Black Trans-Led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago. Our unwavering mission is to embolden, educate, and empower our community by expanding access to services and programs in Health, Housing, Food, and Identity, our Four Pillars of Dignity. Respect, compassion, and interdependence are the foundational values that underpin our initiatives and partnerships.
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Art for a Cause
Vince Jay is bringing local artists within the LGBTQ+ community into the spotlight by showcasing their work, and holding regular events to introduce them to the larger community and help raise funds for Brave Space Alliance.