{"id":74985,"date":"2020-06-04T09:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T14:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=74985"},"modified":"2020-07-10T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T16:59:28","slug":"how-to-support-the-lqbtq-community-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/how-to-support-the-lqbtq-community-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Support the LGBTQ+ Community in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best ways to support the LGBTQ+ community \u2014 particularly in these unprecedented times of social distancing and economic hardship \u2014 is to be mindful of where your hard-earned dollars are going. Check out some of these local LGBTQ+ owned businesses and queer community-focused organizations in Chicago that could always use a helping hand and financial support.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74986\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74986\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o.jpg\" alt=\"lgbtq community chicago\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o-842x632.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96092094_3179942965406697_143360205839663104_o-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Jennivee&#8217;s Bakery Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jennivees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jennivee\u2019s Bakery<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong> 3301 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just because we can\u2019t get together for big parties doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t celebrate at all\u2014 why not order something from Jennivee\u2019s Bakery to support the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago?<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_DYtFoFuPd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\"> View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_DYtFoFuPd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">@vitigrrl delivering the full mood for tonight\u2019s @slomoparty #SloMoFromHomo . \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffc HANG ONTO YOUR LOVE AND HOPE! . Tix and details for the ZOOM party are at link in bio or watch on IG. live. We can\u2019t make these moments for queer community connection happen without your support! Pls make a donation if you can and help spread the good Slo \u2018Mo word! 8pm CST \ud83e\udd73 #sade<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slomoparty\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Slow Jams For Queer Fam<\/a> (@slomoparty) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-04-16T19:07:54+00:00\">Apr 16, 2020 at 12:07pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slomoparty.com\/events\/party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slo\u2019 Mo (Slow Jams for Queer Fam)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This is a wholly inclusive party experience that has recently gone virtual. In April\u2019s online events, attendees had the opportunity to donate in support of the participating DJs, and leftover donations (after artists had been paid) went to the Reunion Family Relief Fund. The party happens intermittently, but usually on Thursday and Sunday nights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74988\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74988\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n.jpg\" alt=\"lgbtq community chicago\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/82344893_2458381754385339_1350465102297432064_n-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Reunion Chicago Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reunionchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reunion Relief Fund<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of which, Reunion is a gallery, event space, and arts incubator in Humboldt Park whose aim is to \u201cprovide a collaborative and grounding environment for LGBTQ + folks &amp; communities of color to create and commune freely.\u201d Reunion has established a relief fund in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to support LGBTQ+ and POC cultural producers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B__RCVpijvF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B__RCVpijvF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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Not to worry, we have bloody kits made with love. Happy Mothers Day!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rpublichouse\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> R Public House<\/a> (@rpublichouse) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-05-10T01:15:09+00:00\">May 9, 2020 at 6:15pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/rpublichouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R Public House<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1508 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an inclusive, welcoming pub in Rogers Park which helps to raise money to support (among other causes) LGBTQ+ sponsored non-profits in Chicago. If you want to help them continue to help the community, order some grub for curbside pickup.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74990\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74990\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/91137225_10157066910752322_99717157654364160_o.jpg\" alt=\"lgbtq community chicago\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/91137225_10157066910752322_99717157654364160_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/91137225_10157066910752322_99717157654364160_o-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/91137225_10157066910752322_99717157654364160_o-370x463.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/91137225_10157066910752322_99717157654364160_o-406x508.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Asrai Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asraigarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asrai Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1935 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 | 309 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in Wicker Park (with a newer second location in the West Loop), this shop offers floral arrangements, jewelry, candles, and more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32929\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32929\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/38885492_10155518160621338_1554164427505270784_n.jpg\" alt=\"Women and Children First\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/38885492_10155518160621338_1554164427505270784_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/38885492_10155518160621338_1554164427505270784_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/38885492_10155518160621338_1554164427505270784_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/38885492_10155518160621338_1554164427505270784_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Women and Children First<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenandchildrenfirst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Women &amp; Children First<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Longtime queer-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/these-chicago-bookstores-ship-new-reads-straight-to-your-house\/\">bookstore<\/a> Women &amp; Children First is a beacon of feminism and inclusivity. 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_3K7B7jZuU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Brave Space Alliance was created to fill a gap in the organizing of and services to trans and gender-nonconforming people. Currently, very few LGBTQ+ social services or advocacy networks exist on the South and West Sides of Chicago.  Furthermore, the few trans-specific resources in the city are located in majority-white neighborhoods on the North Side, which are inaccessible geographically, and also regularly result in the hyper-policing of trans people of color who attempt to access them. * * Check out the link in our bio for more information!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bravespacealliance\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Brave Space Alliance<\/a> (@bravespacealliance) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2020-05-06T21:47:45+00:00\">May 6, 2020 at 2:47pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bravespacealliance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brave Space Alliance<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This organization works to provide supportive services for LGBTQ+ folks on Chicago\u2019s South and West sides, particularly those relating to health and wellness, visibility, and solidarity. You can help these services continue and expand by offering your support and making a donation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74993\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74993\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o.jpg\" alt=\"lgbtq community chicago\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20121507_550280935096159_2539423712513412886_o-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Barbara &amp; Barbara Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/barbaraandbarbara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barbara&amp;Barbara<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from being a talented bunch of stylists, the crew at this <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/10-chicago-hair-salons-reopening-in-june\/\">salon<\/a> are part of an intentionally welcoming environment built around gender acceptance. They\u2019ve established a fund to support their staff, and continue to sell gift cards and hair products through their online store.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74994\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74994\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/69267921_2502425363129969_1781555144505163776_o-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Provoke Culture Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/provokeculture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Provoke Culture<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This online shop is owned and operated by queer women of color, and its merchandise (apparel, prints, pins, and more) celebrates identity with unique designs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more ways to support the LGBTQ+ community? 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