ADODI Chicago

AT FIRST GLANCE is Blanc’s Art Gallery final exhibition of 2023.
The show is a wonderful opportunity to pay homage to a local artist and a member of the SGL community whose practice and perspective open up a series of portals into a wider context of Chicago.
“At First Glance” is a memorial to the many forgotten Black Men who died during the height of the AIDS epidemic, as well as a celebration of the sights, sounds and feeling of the era and the people who colored it with their rich complexity.
“At First Glance” at Blanc Gallery (4445 S. Martin Luther King Dr.) final day is today (November 25th, 2023) from 3PM to 6PM.
Free Admission.
Today’s event is sponsored by the Chicago Department of Public Health and UBUNTU Center of Chicago.

ADODI Chicago DUES AND DONATIONS
It’s NOVEMBER AND TIME FOR ADODI Chicago Dues and Donations:

ADODI CHICAGO DUES REQUIREMENTS:

All ADODI Chicago Members (ADODI Chicago Brothers / ADODI Chicago Ado’s) are expected to contribute to ADODI Chicago with dues/assessments/donations.
All Contributions will be used for ADODI Chicago monthly expenses, ADODI Chicago’s chapter promotion, administration support and ADODI Chicago’s yearly programs, events, and activities. ADODI Chicago Dues/ Assessments/ Donations are needed in order for (ADODI Chicago Chapter) the organization to continue to move forward and grow.
Your Contributions helps ADODI Chicago to grow and build a stronger Chapter.
ADODI Chicago chapter has always been a model for other chapters and a major support of ADODI National from ADODI Chicago conception in 1996.

DUES MAY BE PAID ANNUALLY OR MONTHLY:

– Annual dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $60.
Dues paid shall be effective for the next 365 days concurrent with or following the first of the month in which the dues are received.
ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s may Pay Annual Dues at any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings, ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks or through ADODI Chicago Zella.

– Monthly dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $5.00.
Dues paid shall be effective for the calendar month concurrent with or following the first of the month in which dues are received. ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s who pay dues monthly will be documented and reported to the ADODI Chicago Board body for the months in which dues are paid. Monthly dues can be contribute at any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings or ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks.
ADODI Chicago Brother/Ado who attend any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events will be asked to pay dues during attendance.

HOW TO SUBMITT DUES TO ADODI CHICAGO:

ADODI Chicago Dues can be submitted through Zelle®.
Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others you trust.
You can send your monthly dues to be received directly into the ADODI Chicago bank account in minutes.
SEND MONEY WITH ZELLE®
1. Look for Zelle in your banking app to Get Started.
2. ACCESS ZELLE® … Get started by enrolling the ADODI Chicago email through your mobile banking app or with the Zelle app.
3. Pick a person to pay. – ADODI Chicago
4. Enter the preferred email address of the recipient. - [email protected]
5. Choose the amount. $ - Enter the amount to send. $
6. In the commit section please put what the amount is earmark for. (Dues or Donations)

ADODI Chicago Dues can be mailed to the P.O. Box
1. Make your monthly dues (Check or Money Order) out to ADODI Chicago –
2. Mail Dues or Donations to P.O. Box 199194, Chicago, 60619-9194 –

ADODI Chicago Dues can be received in person
*At any (HABARI GANI) monthly ADODI Chicago group meetings –
*At any (KUNDI MLO/EGBE ONJE) monthly ADODI Chicago potlucks –

We the ADODI Chicago Board, Your Ado’s, Your Brothers … appreciate your Contributions, support and all you bring to ADODI Chicago in the spirit of the principles that guide us.
Ache'
Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI Helping ADODI Chicago Grow

ADODI Chicago Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje - Monthly Potluck:
The ADODI Chicago NOVEMBER Potluck will be a Brothers-Giving
Thursday – November 23RD 2023 – Thanksgiving Day
At: 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Chicago Ado’s and Brothers of ADODI Chicago … This month Potluck/group meal will be at the home of Ado Keith Wallace and Ado Charles Parker (in memory of IBAYE Ado Max Smith)
Location: 6606 S. Minerva Ave. - Chicago, Illinois 60637

Ado Charles Parker, Ado Keith Wallace are looking forward to hosting and welcoming you to their home …

Please Brothers of ADODI bring something to share with your brothers …
(Meat, Fish, Side Dish, Appetizer, Desserts, Water and flavored Water) … Our Potluck host wish list, that can complement what is being cooked.
Roast beef – Chicken - Collard greens - String beans – Yams – Vegetables - Vegetarian dishes – Salads – Pops – Water and Deserts-cakes, pies (preferably homemade) and Ice- 3-4bags.

If you have any questions, please call Ado Keith and let him know what you plan on bringing at (917)328-8788.

This Holiday Month, The ADODI Potluck will be on Thanksgiving Day the fourth Thursday of the month – From 3PM – 8PM

We The Board of ADODI Chicago thank all the brothers who have volunteered their hospitality, time and interest to allow us to have the Potlucks/Group meals for ADODI Chicago.

Please note that as other events are set, there may be additions and or substitutions in the events to come.
Send additional events of interest to ADODI Chicago G-mail group or ADODI Chicago FaceBook group … also to the ADODI Chicago FaceBook page.
ADODI Chicago, Let’s Give Thanks …
CENTU'
[email protected];
ADODI Chicago Lead Facilitater:
ADODI Chicago Board
Aché

It’s SEPTEMBER AND TIME FOR ADODI Chicago Dues and Donations:
All ADODI Chicago Members (ADODI Chicago Brothers / ADODI Chicago Ado’s) ADODI Chicago need your contribution and support with dues/donations. Contributions Help ADODI Chicago to grow and to pay for ADODI Chicago yearly expenses.
ADODI Chicago chapter has always been a model for other chapters and a major support of ADODI National from ADODI Chicago conception in 1996.
All dues / assessments will be used for the promotion and support of ADODI Chicago’s administration, programs, events, and activities, and shall become property of ADODI Chicago.
Dues/Contributions are needed for (ADODI Chicago) the organization to continue to move forward.

ADODI Chicago Dues can be submitted through Zelle®.
Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others you trust.
You can send your monthly dues to be received directly into the ADODI Chicago bank account in minutes.
SEND MONEY WITH ZELLE®
1. Look for Zelle in your banking app to Get Started.
2. ACCESS ZELLE® … Get started by enrolling the ADODI Chicago email through your mobile banking app or with the Zelle app.
3. Pick a person to pay. – ADODI Chicago
4. Enter the preferred email address of the recipient. - [email protected]
5. Choose the amount. $ - Enter the amount to send. $
6. In the commit section please put what the amount is earmark for. (Dues or Donations)

ADODI Chicago Dues can be mailed to the P.O. Box
1. Make your monthly dues (Check or Money Order) out to ADODI Chicago –
2. Mail Dues or Donations to P.O. Box 199194, Chicago, 60619-9194 –

ADODI Chicago Dues Requirements
DUES MAY BE PAID ANNUALLY OR MONTHLY:

– Annual dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $60.
Dues paid shall be effective for the next 365 days concurrent with or following the first of the month in which the dues are received.
ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s may Pay Dues monthly at any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings or ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks.

– Monthly dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $5.00.
Dues paid shall be effective for the calendar month concurrent with or following the first of the month in which dues are received. ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s who pay dues monthly will be documented and reported to the ADODI Chicago Board body for the months in which dues are paid and only following three full months of consistent monthly dues payments of any ADODI Chicago Brother/Ado who attend any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings or ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks will be asked to pay dues during attendance.

ADODI Chicago
A brotherhood of Men who are of African descent that comes together in fellowship monthly.
ADODI Chicago HABARI GANI group meeting
The discussion group for Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI
Brothers of ADODI Chicago
The HABARI GANI group meets each first Saturday of the month at the offices of UBUNTU/the Village … at 1525 East 55TH Street-Chicago IL. 60615 – 3rd Floor Suite 310 - Meeting time will be 2:00PM–4:00PM, Saturday SEPTEMBER 2ND 2023.
Topic: “What Gifts do you or will you bring to ADODI Chicago.”
Facilitator: ADODI Chicago Lead Facilitator, Ado Centu’ –
ADODI’S future destinations are inspired by our vision. ADODI is about building a strong, vibrant, and loving community not only for ADODI today but for the future of ADODI Chicago. Join ADODI Chicago as we explore the GIFTS of ADODI Chicago.

ADODI Chicago - HABARI GANI a group of Same-Gender-Loving men of African descent …
HABARI GANI meetings centered on lively discussions and workshops.

Remember, Each One Reach One
Share The Experience: Invite and Bring Other Brothers To Our Gatherings …

Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI …
Please like the ADODI Chicago Face Book Page and Join the ADODI Chicago Face Book Group.
The ADODI HABARI GANI Group Meetings Occurs the first Saturday of every month.

The ADODI Chicago Board is requesting that all ADODI Chicago brothers and Chicago Ado’s to contribute to ADODI Chicago by bringing fiscal support in the amount of $5 or whatever you can afford to this meeting. Your contribution is to make sure that we have financial support for development and resources for ADODI Chicago.

Habari Gani (What is the News?)
(hah – BAR – ee GAH – nee)
Habari Gani is a Swahili term

Centu’ Ado
ADODI Chicago Board
[email protected];
Aché

ADODI Chicago COOK OUT - KULA CHAKULA/UMOJA KARAMU: Eat Food - United Feast Outing

Brother of ADODI Chicago – in place of the monthly ADODI Chicago Potluck: The ADODI Brotherhood will have The ADODI Chicago Annual KULA CHAKULA (Eat Food) UMOJA KARAMU (United Feast) …
The ADODI Chicago Annual KULA CHAKULA - UMOJA KARAMU will be
Saturday – August 26, 2023
Time: 12pm to 5pm
@ East 63rd Street (Hayes) Lake Shore Drive - in Jackson Park.
(East of the Statue of the Republic and West of Lake Shore Drive – North Side of Hayes Drive) by the Basketball Courts of 63rd (Hayes) and Lake Shore Drive

PLEASE BRING/WEAR YOUR ADODI CHICAGO TEE AND BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS.

Each person is asked to bring a dish to pass/share or gill.
*Please Brothers of ADODI Chicago bring something to share with your brothers. (Meat, Fish, Side Dish, Appetizer, Desserts, Water and flavored Water) …
We want to know what you will be bring so we can have a complete balance menu. If you have any questions, please let me know!
*We the ADODI Chicago Board are asking you to bring enough food for 10 Brothers or $20.00 to cover the cost.
*Paper plates, napkins, cups, and eating utensils will be provided.
There will be a grill and grilling utensils for those who want to grill their contribution.
*Wear your favorite ADODI Chicago T-shirt, and bring any table, board, or card games, or yard games you want to share. (Also bring Seating for yourself)

CENTU'
Centu’ Ado
ADODI Chicago Board
[email protected];
Aché

The discussion group for Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI
ADODI Chicago
A brotherhood of Men who are of African descent that comes together in fellowship monthly.
ADODI Chicago HABARI GANI group meeting
Brothers of ADODI Chicago
The HABARI GANI group meets each first Saturday of the month at the offices of UBUNTU/The Village:
1525 East 55TH Street-Chicago IL. 60615
3rd Floor Suite 310
Meeting time will be 2:00PM–4:00PM

Saturday, August 5th, 2023.

Topic: “2023 ADODI Summer Retreat Reflections”

This meeting will be the first Habari Gani after the Summer Retreat.
Facilitator: Shelton Watson

Join ADODI Brothers as we reflect on the Retreat and share pics.

ADODI Chicago - HABARI GANI a group of Same-Gender-Loving men of African descent …
HABARI GANI meetings centered on lively discussions and workshops.

Remember, Each One Reach One
Share The Experience: Invite and Bring Other Brothers to Our Gatherings …

Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI …
Please like the ADODI Chicago Face Book Page and Join the ADODI Chicago Face Book Group.
The ADODI HABARI GANI Group Meetings Occurs the first Saturday of every month.

The ADODI Chicago Board is requesting that all ADODI Chicago brothers and Chicago Ado’s contribute to ADODI Chicago by bringing fiscal support in the amount of $5 or whatever you can afford to this meeting. Your contribution is to make sure that we have financial support for development and resources for ADODI Chicago.
Habari Gani
(What is the News?) (hah – BAR – ee GAH – nee)
Habari Gani is a Swahili term

ADODI Chicago Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje - Monthly Pot-Luck:
The ADODI Chicago MAY Potluck
Saturday – May 20TH 2023
Time: 7:00PM to 11:00PM

Chicago Ado’s and Brothers of ADODI Chicago … This month Potluck/group meal will be at the home of Brother Jim S. Smoote II …
Location: 4715 N. Racine - Apt. 211 - Chicago Il. 60640
For more information call (773) 268-5678 or (773) 989-9845
[email protected];

ADODI Brother Jim Smoote welcomes you to his home …

Please Brothers of ADODI bring something to share with your brothers …
(Meat, Fish, Side Dish, Appetizer, water, flavored Water) …
If you have any questions, please let me know!

The ADODI Potlucks usually Occurs the 3RD (Third) Saturday of every 1 month – From 7PM – 11PM

We The Board of ADODI Chicago thank all the brothers who have volunteered their hospitality, time and interest to allow us to have the Potlucks/Group meals for ADODI Chicago.

Please note that as other events are set, there may be additions and or substitutions in the events to come.
Send additional events of interest to ADODI Chicago G-mail group or ADODI Chicago FaceBook group … also to the ADODI Chicago FaceBook page.

Thanks, Aché
Centu' Ado
[email protected];
ADODI Chicago Lead Facilitater:
ADODI Chicago Board
Aché

Brothers of ADODI Chicago the HABARI GANI group meets each first Saturday of the month at the offices of UBUNTU/the Village … at 1525 East 55TH Street-Chicago IL. 60615 – 3rd Floor Suite 310.
This Saturday, APRIL 8, 2023, ADODI Chicago will meet with ADODI Southern Region. Meeting AT A SPECIAL TIME! 1:00 P.M. (CST)
Come join ADODI Chicago and ADODI Southern Region for a special Meeting!
TITLE: "Single, BLACK, Male...Looking for Mr. Right:"
SPEAKER: Lamont Scales White.
A Seminar on Same-Gender Love Dating with The Gay Dating Coach
(INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegaydatingcoach/) the owner of Betterwaytomeet.com, a professional matchmaking, dating coaching, and couples counseling service for gay men in the United States.
Since 2014, Lamont has matched hundreds of single guys and even helped a few guys get married.
He’s nationally recognized as a relationship expert for gay men and helping gay men maintain healthy relationships.
Lamont has an undergraduate degree in psychology graduate degree in Professional Community Counseling and is a Certified Matchmaker.
He lives in Atlanta with his husband and their two nephews.
SPECIAL TIME !!! @ 1 P.M. (Chicago Time). SATURDAY, APRIL 8.
Meeting ID: 8845 7997 1206
HOST: Ado L.D. Sykes
If you can’t attend the group meeting in person, JOIN with ZOOM !: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84579971206 -
One tap mobile (+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
"THE ADODI CHICAGO AND ASR COMMITTEE SEEKS MEMBERS WITH FRESH TOPIC IDEAS.
PLEASE JOIN US IN A BREAKOUT ROOM AFTER THIS SATURDAY'S CALL TO HELP US CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SGL COMMUNITY."

ADODI Chicago - HABARI GANI a group of Same-Gender-Loving Men of African descent …
HABARI GANI meetings centered on lively discussions and workshops.

Remember, Each One Reach One
Share The Experience: Invite and Bring Other Brothers to Our Gatherings …

Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI …
Please like the ADODI Chicago Face Book Page and Join the ADODI Chicago Face Book Group.
The ADODI HABARI GANI Group Meetings Occurs the first Saturday of every month.

The ADODI Chicago Board is requesting that all ADODI Chicago brothers and Chicago Ado’s to contribute to ADODI Chicago by bringing fiscal support in the amount of $5 or whatever you can afford to this meeting. Your contribution is to make sure that we have financial support for development and resources for ADODI Chicago.
Habari Gani
(What is the News?)
(hah – BAR – ee GAH – nee)
Habari Gani is a Swahili term

It’s APRIL AND TIME FOR ADODI Chicago Dues and Donations:
All ADODI Chicago Members (ADODI Chicago Brothers / ADODI Chicago Ado’s) ADODI Chicago need your contribution and support with dues/donations. Contributions Help ADODI Chicago to grow and to pay for ADODI Chicago yearly expenses.
ADODI Chicago chapter has always been a model for other chapters and a major support of ADODI National from ADODI Chicago conception in 1996.
All dues / assessments will be used for the promotion and support of ADODI Chicago’s administration, programs, events, and activities, and shall become property of ADODI Chicago.
Dues/Contributions are needed for (ADODI Chicago) the organization to continue to move forward.

ADODI Chicago Dues can be submitted through Zelle®.
Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others you trust.
You can send your monthly dues to be received directly into the ADODI Chicago bank account in minutes.
SEND MONEY WITH ZELLE®
1. Look for Zelle in your banking app to Get Started.
2. ACCESS ZELLE® … Get started by enrolling the ADODI Chicago email through your mobile banking app or with the Zelle app.
3. Pick a person to pay. – ADODI Chicago
4. Enter the preferred email address of the recipient. - [email protected]
5. Choose the amount. $ - Enter the amount to send. $
6. In the commit section please put what the amount is earmark for. (Dues or Donations)

ADODI Chicago Dues can be mailed to the P.O. Box
1. Make your monthly dues (Check or Money Order) out to ADODI Chicago –
2. Mail Dues or Donations to P.O. Box 199194, Chicago, 60619-9194 –

ADODI Chicago Dues Requirements
DUES MAY BE PAID ANNUALLY OR MONTHLY:

– Annual dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $60.
Dues paid shall be effective for the next 365 days concurrent with or following the first of the month in which the dues are received.
ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s may Pay Dues monthly at any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings or ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks.

– Monthly dues for ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s are $5.00.
Dues paid shall be effective for the calendar month concurrent with or following the first of the month in which dues are received. ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s who pay dues monthly will be documented and reported to the ADODI Chicago Board body for the months in which dues are paid and only following three full months of consistent monthly dues payments of any ADODI Chicago Brother/Ado who attend any one of ADODI Chicago Monthly Events, ADODI Chicago (Habari Gani) Group Meetings or ADODI Chicago (Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje) Potlucks will be asked to pay dues during attendance.

PATRIC MCCOY: TAKE MY PICTURE
April 14-July 15, 2023
Patric McCoy: Take My Picture features a selection of 50 striking photographic portrayals of gay Black men taken on the streets of Chicago in the 1980s. These photographs were shot by Patric McCoy, Chicago native, retired environmental scientist, and noted collector of African American art, who traveled around Chicago, often on his bike, always with his camera.

Over a crucial ten-year period, McCoy shot thousands of images—always at the subjects’ request—which form a rich document of 1980s Black gay Chicago. Take My Picture features a selection of some 50 black-and-white and color photographs from this decade, by the end of which thousands would die of HIV/AIDS, including many of McCoy’s friends, lovers, and subjects. McCoy’s subjects are neither posed nor directed; each has agency over how he is seen, elevating his humanity, inverting and subverting the viewer’s gaze. Take My Picture can be seen as a poignant marker of place, time, and memory; an altar to those lost.

The exhibition is curated by Juarez Hawkins, artist, educator, and curator, who noted, “McCoy and his camera fulfilled an unspoken need for Black men to be seen. Seen by someone who did not objectify them as ‘Other’, but an insider who allowed them, paraphrasing Langston Hughes, to be their ‘beautiful black selves’.”

The Rialto Tap, a now defunct gay bar in the South Loop of Chicago, attracted McCoy’s muses. Open around the clock, the bar packed in men from all walks of life: unhoused people, downtown professionals, drag queens, gangsters, “buppies,” and others. The Rialto was one of few places where black men could socialize with other Black men; at the time, many “mainstream” gay bars were unwelcoming to men of color.
THE ARTIST - Patric McCoy
This exhibition is presented by Alphawood Exhibitions at Wrightwood 659.
Address: 659 W. Wrightwood - Chicago, IL 60614
773.437.6601 - [email protected]
Hours: Thursday 1-8pm - Friday 12-7pm - Saturday 10am-5pm
https://tickets.wrightwood659.org/events

March 23
Sonic Heal Meal Fine Dining and Live Music FOR FREE
Sonic Heal meal is a journey of creative expression with testimonials and free Fine Food
By Jahari Stamps and Vance White
When and Where
Date and Time: Thursday, March 23 · 7pm-10pm CDT
Location:JD VISUALS 3410 West 79th Street Chicago, IL 60652
T he Sonic Heal meal is a merger between SHARP SONIC HEALING and School of Opulence HEAL MEAL. Both initiatives are targeted at community to bring them in a space for collective healing. Music handled by local band THE HIPPIES with food being prepared by QUARENTINE CHEF, Sonic healing is a creative expression intervention using testimony and performance arts for people who have been impacted by harm Trauma and mental coming together to collectively heal in a safe space while feeding the soul and belly. THIS EVENT IS TOTALLY FREE

ADODI on Tuesday, March 21st from 1:30-3:30pm at 2335 N. Orchard St. join the Meet & Greet and Discussion with Chicago Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson! Lighthouse Church of Chicago UCC own Lead Pastor Jamie Frazier will be providing opening and closing remarks and one of our favorites, Jahari "The Hippie" will be hosting!

ADODI Chicago Kundi Mlo/Egbe Onje - Monthly Pot-Luck:
The ADODI Chicago MARCH Potluck
Saturday – March 18TH 2023
Time: 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Chicago Ado’s and Brothers of ADODI Chicago … This month Potluck/group meal will be at the home of Ado Israel Wright …
Location: 7550 N. Claremont Ave. - Apt. 2 - Chicago Il. 60645
For more information call (773) 268-5678 or (312) 401-8893
[email protected];
ADODI Brother Israel Wright welcomes you to his home …
Please Brothers of ADODI bring something to share with your brothers …
(Meat, Fish, Side Dish, Appetizer, water, flavored Water) …
If you have any questions, please let me know!
The ADODI Potlucks usually Occurs the 3RD (Third) Saturday of every 1 month – From 7PM – 11PM
We The Board of ADODI Chicago thank all the brothers who have volunteered their hospitality, time and interest to allow us to have the Potlucks/Group meals for ADODI Chicago.
Please note that as other events are set, there may be additions and or substitutions in the events to come.
Send additional events of interest to ADODI Chicago G-mail group or ADODI Chicago FaceBook group … also to the ADODI Chicago FaceBook page.
Thanks, Aché
Centu' Ado
[email protected];
ADODI Chicago Lead Facilitater:
ADODI Chicago Board
Aché

One of ADODI’s very own, in this quarter of SWERV Ado Jerome Braggs on “Why Being Inauthentic Makes Us Sick”
SWERV is a national lifestyle periodical, celebrating the culture and community of SGL/Black LGBT people.

ADODI Chicago PLAY OUTING
ADODI Chicago Brothers/Ado’s lets support this play about us.…
ON MARCH 11TH 2023
ONE IN TWO
One in Two is an autobiographical play named for the shocking statistic that one in two gay or bisexual Black men in America will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime.
Written by Donja R. Love
Directed by Jordan Ratliff
Cast: Jonathan Samuel Allsop, Anania Williams, J. Xavier, Marquise De’Jahn.

Runs Feb 23 – Mar 19, 2023
@ Pride Arts Center
4139 N Broadway - Chicago, IL 60613
773-857-0222

JIM S. SMOOTE II (Chicago’s Own)
Urban Portraits
FEB. 10 - APR. 30, 2023
PROJECT ROOM
Through painting and traditional quilting techniques, Chicago artist Jim S. Smoote II explores the beauty of portraiture and Black representation. Smoote combines humor with contemporary urban and pop culture references to create political or provocative commentaries.

* Jim S. Smoote II is the 43rd Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition Juror’s Choice winner.

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 10, 2023 (7-10pm)
• Exhibiting Artists in Attendance
• Musical Entertainment by Hooter’s Blues, featuring Gypsy’s Wild at Harp
• Light Refreshments and Cash Bar
FREE and OPEN to the Public!

MESA ARTS CENTER - MCA Museum:
Box Office & Registration:
480.644.6500
One East Main St. - Mesa, AZ 85201
Box Office Hours
TUE-SAT: 12P-5P
SUN-MON: Closed

ADODI 2023 SUMMER RETREAT REGISTRATION OPEN



REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE
2023 ADODI SUMMER RETREAT

The Retreat Dates are July 25-30, 2023
Chicago, Illinois

Pre-Glow, July 24, 2023
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn at O’Hare

After-Glow, July 30, 2023
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn at O’Hare

After, After Glow - Hosted by AADODI Chicago
The Home of the National Facilitator

Registration fee is $675
Registration closes May 15, 2023
Registration link and details can be found at:
www.adodi.org
or
https://tinyurl.com/Adodi-2023-Registration-Link

HIV AND THE JOURNEY TOWARD ZERO
My ADODI Chicago Brothers and Ado's, there’s a upcoming documentary debuting in Chicago on February 7, 2023 at Malcom X College, HIV and the Journey Toward Zero.
Brought to you by Emmy-Award winning, Black, Q***r, filmmaker Chan C. Smith and told from the perspective of some of Chicago’s most prominent activists and spotlights a midwestern experience, a piece of HIV history that isn’t often shared. https://journeytowardzero.com/
Trailer: https://youtu.be/XvSjdysVKoM

ADODI Chicago HABARI GANI group meeting
The discussion group for Brothers and Ado’s of ADODI Chicago
Brothers of ADODI Chicago

The HABARI GANI group meets each first Saturday of the month at the offices of UBUNTU/the Village … at 1525 East 55TH Street-Chicago IL. 60615 – 3rd Floor Suite 310 - Meeting time will be 2:00PM–4:00PM, Saturday FEBRUARY 4TH, 2023.

Topic: “A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME”

This meeting will cover what it takes to have a Home … and that a home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere. Facilitator: Brother Eric J. Stith ADODI –

ADODI’S future destinations are inspired by our vision.
ADODI share and support men of this brotherhood as they move thought 2023.
Join ADODI Chicago as we explore all the possibilities.
ADODI Chicago - HABARI GANI a group of Same-Gender-Loving men of African descent …

HABARI GANI meetings centered on lively discussions and workshops.



Remember, Each One Reach One

Share The Experience: Invite and Bring Other Brothers To Our Gatherings …



Brothers and Ado’s of Chicago ADODI …
Please like the ADODI Chicago page and Join the ADODI Chicago FaceBook Group.

The ADODI HABARI GANI Group Meetings Occurs the first Saturday of every month.



The ADODI Chicago Board is requesting that all ADODI Chicago brothers and Chicago Ado’s to contribute to ADODI Chicago by bringing fiscal support in the amount of $5 or whatever you can afford to this meeting. Your contribution is to make sure that we have financial support for development and resources for ADODI Chicago.

Habari Gani

(What is the News?)
(hah – BAR – ee GAH – nee)
Habari Gani is a Swahili term

2023: BLACK RESISTANCE
Black History Month
Black History Month is the annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month.
It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Significance: to remember important people and events in the history of the African diaspora
Date: February 01, – February 28, of every year.
Observed for: 53 years as of 2023
Observed by: United States, Canada, United Kingdom

ABOUT HIM - SIGNAL23 WINTER 2023 PROMO TOUR –
DEBUT THE SERIES PREMIERE EPISODE OF ABOUT HIM SEASON 5 THE OTHER SIDE.

*Tickets are FREE for this event…

Date and Time:
Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST
Location:
UBUNTU CENTER OFFICE @ THE VILLAGE of UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 1525 East 55th Street - Suite 310, Chicago, IL 60615
HTTPS://WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM/E/SIGNAL-23-TV-WINTER-PROMO-TOUR-CHICAGO-TICKETS-505220767917

Signal 23 TV Winter Promo Tour- Chicago This page is for our Chicago stop of the tour .

A ADODI CONCERT EVENT
JUICEMAN BAND 6TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Friends, Family and Brothers
Let’s get together and celebrate one of our own ...
Saturday, January 21ST - Doors:7PM - Showtime: 8PM
Purchase the VIP tickets and put in the memo that your part of the Ado Alden Bell party or ADODI Chicago group so that you will be seated in the Alden VIP section. VIP tickets $30.
We will also support a wonderful singer KENYOTTA …
we really hope you can make it and we look forward to seeing you on this day to celebrate Ado Alden Bell Birthday.