Will County Pride Coalition

The Will County Pride Coalition is pleased to endorse Bullock4theboard AKA Dawn Bullock for Will County Board District 7! Dawn is a tireless advocate, a proponent of compassion, stewardship, and honesty. Dawn has a lengthy track record in community service whether volunteering for food banks, running vacation bible school, hospital helper, and serving on the Allocation Committee of WC United Way before serving on their Board to name a few. From teacher to union president, Dawn wishes to leave the world better than they found it by serving District 7 on the Will County Board.

The Will County Pride Coalition is pleased to endorse David Lozano for Will County Board District 7!

David Lozano was born and raised in Will County in a strong union household. He wants to keep good jobs in Will County. "Having been born and raised in this county, completing my education locally, and being a part of the local workforce, I am deeply invested in our county. I Am dedicated to enhancing Will County, making it an even more appealing and thriving place for families to call home." -- https://tinyurl.com/2ybx794r

The Will County Pride Coalition is beyond happy to support Colette Safford For Will County Circuit Judge. Colette is fair, honest, and believes in diversity and equity. Colette believes we all belong and we should be accepted as our authentic selves! Don’t forget to vote for Colette Safford this primary election!

Please join us tomorrow at 1924 Plainfield Rd in Crest Hill as we canvass for some of our Democrats to get them back on the ballot! We will kick off at 10 am and come back to the office at 1 pm to get our sheets notarized and have some pizza! If you get lost or need a different time please message Jes McIlvain!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Today’s the day! If you need to update your voter registration or register to vote (will be 18 on or before November 7, 2024) come to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe! We will be here until noon! We also have petitions for registered voters to sign!

Join the Will County Pride Coalition and the Will County Young Democrats for a voter Registration Drive! If you or someone you know will turn 18 on or before November 7, 2024, come on out to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe between 10 am and 12 pm on October 1st and register to vote.

A reminder, please Join the Will County Pride Coalition and the Will County Young Democrats for a voter Registration Drive! If you or someone you know will turn 18 on or before November 7, 2024, come on out to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe between 10 am and 12 pm on October 1st and register to vote!

Join the Will County Pride Coalition and the Will County Young Democrats for a voter Registration Drive! If you or someone you know will turn 18 on or before November 7, 2024, come on out to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe between 10 am and 12 pm on October 1st and register to vote.

Join the Will County Pride Coalition and the Will County Young Democrats for a voter Registration Drive! If you or someone you know will turn 18 on or before November 7, 2024, come on out to Black Dog Vinyl Cafe between 10 am and 12 pm on October 1st and register to vote.

Come join us Saturday for our friends and family event to get Meg Loughran Cappel For IL State Senate 49th back on the ballot! It will be a great time meeting people and supporting this amazing person!

On behalf of Mosaic Players, a nonprofit 501(c)3 traveling theatre whose mission is to validate and celebrate authenticity, visibility, and equality we are happy to announce for their fall production, they are proud to present the play 5 Le****ns Eating a Quiche, a scintillating satire of women's roles in the 1950s -- not to mention an unapologetic declaration of lesbi-independence!

During their tour, they will be bringing the production to nearly two dozen communities, including Plainfield on September 9, in the hopes of reaching folks who need to see themselves represented onstage regularly, realistically, and respectfully.

Here is the event info:

Plainfield Pride - Donate The mission of Plainfield Pride is to promote the idea of equity for Plainfield. We are one community; we will foster a family-friendly, diverse, inclusive, and equal community. We will lead the way in the community for all people–regardless of orientation, gender, s*x, race, religion, or ability....

As originally shared by the Will County Democratic Party, "Will County Board Member Daniel J Butler attended the January 6 insurrection, violated campaign finance laws, and believes in baseless conspiracy theories. No wonder why Rep. Tim Ozinga and the Will County Republican Central Committee support him with thousands of dollars! "

What the election of an attendee at Jan. 6 riot means for Illinois GOP Once part of the wall of solidly Republican collar counties, Will County is now one of the last battlegrounds for the region’s GOP.

The Will County Pride Coalition wishes to condemn the Will Township in the strongest possible terms for allowing hate speech to be displayed on their town sign. The message, simply stating that "A man was crowned Miss Netherlands 2023" is false, defamatory, and hateful. It shows an extreme lack of acceptance for others unbefitting a local government, and doesn't represent the values of the people of Illinois. We Illinoians are not hateful and discriminatory people, and such speech is not only cruel and defamatory, but it also endangers people in our community. We call upon Will Township to put controls in place to ensure that such hateful and defamatory speech is never again promulgated on one of the township's official signs.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé, seen in the attached pictures, was crowned Miss Nederland 2023 (Miss Universe Netherlands 2023) on Saturday, July 8 at the AFAS Theater in Leusden, Nederland. She is 22, a model, and an actress. She is also the second transgender representative at the Miss Universe pageant next to Spain's Angela Ponce who participated in 2018. What she clearly is not, is a man.

Today marks the celebration of Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This day is a time to reflect on the struggles and sacrifices made by our ancestors in the fight for freedom and equality. It is a moment to honor the resilience and strength of the Black community and to recognize the ongoing work that still needs to be done to achieve true justice and equity for all. Let us use this day to educate ourselves and others on the importance of Juneteenth and the continued fight against racism and discrimination. May this day be a reminder of the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead. Happy Juneteenth to all!

Friends who are free, please come this Thursday and learn about why we absolutely need Meg Loughran Cappel For IL State Senate 49th and Natalie Manley for State Representative 98th District and what they are doing to advocate for us!

Thank you Will County Young Democrats for your support!

“I remember the friends that didn’t make it to graduation. I remember the beatings and the “car accidents” that explained them… Thank you for protecting a space where people can feel safe when our schools and homes fail” - President Tyler Giacalone

In the face of adversity, the Young Democrats of Will County stood united last night, embracing our cherished values of inclusivity and acceptance in the heart of Minooka, IL. We rallied in response to anti-LGBT flyers, pledging our support to our local library – a beacon of knowledge, diversity, and a safe haven for everyone, irrespective of their identity.

Our collective voices echoed the unified message: do not yield to pressure. Let's keep advocating for love, for acceptance, for diversity, because we believe in a community that respects and celebrates all its members, no matter who they love or how they identify. Love is love, and it is our duty to ensure everyone is seen, heard, and celebrated.

In June 1999, US President Bill Clinton declared the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots every June in America as Gay and Le***an Pride Month to recognize the struggles, contributions, and achievements of the community. In 2011, President Barack Obama expanded the officially recognized Pride Month to include the whole of the LGBT community.

Today, we should be celebrating Pride Month with the Will County Board but we are not, because the Republican board members hijacked the proclamations to honor a hate group.

MOMS for America is an anti government, q***r tormenting, book banning, anti-equality, insurrection participating, branch for the Moms for Liberty group. What should have been a day to celebrate and recognize important marginalized communities through a Juneteenth and Pride Proclamation, was overshadowed by hate. Hate for the LGBTQIA+ community by the Republican Will County Board members. Hate for the LGBTQIA+ community by MOMS for America. We were not asked how we felt about this, we were expected to say nothing as we were disrespected, belittled and harassed by having to stand with our attackers as they got recognized by the Will County Board. We will not stand by quietly and allow these things to continue. Our community deserves better.

Thank you to the Democrats on the Will County Board for hearing us and making sure the proclamation was removed at our request.

This is why informed voting is so important. We need to be voting for Democrats. If we don’t the same Republicans will continue to use scare tactics and harassment to further discriminate against us. They will continue to attempt to erase us. We will not let that happen. We will mobilize, we will energize, we will run for office, and we will vote. When we are active we are unstoppable.

Join us tomorrow for a wonderful family event!

Tomorrow! We’re putting on a fabulous all ages show with Will County Pride Coalition hosted by Jolene Jett

Performances by 💃🏻

Portia Lynn Snaps
Taco Minaj
Trinity Shandrow
Summer CandiForest Kornfeind

Live music by Hannah Delilah and a karaoke party with Liquid Kourage Entertainment!!

We’ll also be having a couple guest speakers and a voting registrar! Kids under 10 get in free!

We would love to see more q***r representation and q***r candidates running for office. If you are interested in running, let us know and we can help you!

Are you considering a run for office in 2024? Here's a look at some of the steps to run for office in Illinois.

BREAKING: Federal judge rules 's drag ban is unconstitutional

PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!

Video from the founder, keith, talking about this: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJxhYtA8/?t=1

Website of the organisation: https://www.aplaceformarshaofficial.org/the-project

Friends, please share this everywhere. Literally everywhere. Tag any pages you think might want to share it, send it to people, whatever.
And if you're in a safe state and able to help, please try.
This is, literally, a war, and it doesn't just affect adults - children ARE going to lose their lives over it.

Save us.

Please see the first comment for information

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Image text: A Place for Marsha is an underground railroad helping families of LGBT people who need to flee their states due to oppressive, cruel, and dangerous laws, often targeting children.

These refugees of the war on LGBT culture need transportation out of state, and places to stay to rebuild their lives.

The railroad is in desperate need of volunteers, support, and accommodation for refugees

Please see the comments on the original post for links, and please interact and share this post to spread the word

Please join our friends at the Will county Democratic AAPI Caucus for an amazing AAPI heritage month and celebration today! Like them to join and learn more about this amazing group!

🌺 It's not too late to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us! We're wrapping up the month in style with our first ever AAPI Heritage Month Celebration and Garden Party!

👥 This is a fantastic opportunity to honor the rich heritage and applaud the incredible achievements of the AAPI community in our County and across the nation. Get your tickets TODAY! Don't miss out on this chance to join the celebration! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aapi-heritage-month

See you there! Let's make the end of AAPI Heritage Month unforgettable together!

Please join us and the Democratic Black Caucus for their 3rd annual celebration of Juneteenth!

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the enslaved people of Texas learned that slavery had been abolished and that they were free. It is considered America’s second Independence Day as well as a day of celebration for Black people and Black culture. It honors and draws attention to the history of racism and slavery in the nation and the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. It reminds us of what we went through, what we can achieve, and what more there is to do. Juneteenth places Black people at the center of the conversation about freedom and its meaning.

Juneteenth first became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states subsequently followed suit. In 2021 Juneteenth was made a federal holiday. The day is also celebrated outside the United States, being used by organizations in a number of countries to recognize the end of slavery and to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans.

We are so excited to announce our second comedy show, Laugh Out Proud, at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe! You won’t want to miss this hilarious show headlined by Miranda Follis! Featuring comedians, Danette Mark Artist Page, Jen Durbent, and Josh Fred!

Tickets are 20$ and limited grab yours now before they sell out!

https://donorbox.org/events/453550

Hey everyone! Come join us this Thursday, May 4th (May the 4th be with you!) for our regular meeting at City Tavern! Starts at 7pm. See you then!

Get your tickets for New Orleans North 2023! $10 in advance and $20 at the gate. Joliet Pride Network is BACK ON THE MAIN STAGE this year with another amazing drag show. Come support the Queens, and enjoy a night of fun that you don't want to miss!