Altruism. Art. Activism.
Championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community through outreach, education, and action.

Join us for the Inaugural
Chicago Leather Pride Weekend Benefiting the Leather Archives & Museum

May 2-4th

Other Recent Community Work as MCL 2024

Voter Registration Drive @ The Leather Archives & Museum - October 6, 2024 with Members of the Kink and Leather Community

STAY ACTIVE, STAY VISIBLE!!!

We can NOT give up Hope during these challenging times.

Read More about our community’s efforts to get out the vote in this article by The Chicago Reader

Make a Difference.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.