ALMA Chicago

As part of Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Q***r Quentos brings an evening of storytelling that celebrates and uplifts the voices of q***r, le***an, and transgender Latines in Chicago!
Hosted by Norma Seledon, this intimate storytelling gathering is inspired by Chicago’s
OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Stories and The Moth’s StorySLAM, creating space for stories to be
shared, heard, and celebrated.

Q***r Latine leadership is about more than visibility—it is about building power. This Latine Heritage Month, we honor Bamby Salcedo, whose decades of organizing and advocacy have created greater opportunity, dignity, and resources for trans and gender-expansive communities. 🌈 ***rLatineHeritage

Q***r Latine history is Chicago history. This Latine Heritage Month, we honor ALMA co-founder Julio Rodriguez and more than three decades of leadership building space, visibility, and power for LGBTQ+ Latine communities. 🌈
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Tania Cordova has spent years fighting so trans, immigrant, and formerly incarcerated people can live with dignity. Now, she needs her community. Tania was detained by ICE on April 15 and remains in detention in Louisiana. Contact your elected officials, speak up for Tania, and support the fund helping cover her legal expenses and protect her home.
Support Tania: Donate to Tania’s support fund at https://gofund.me/c5fa2962a

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Latine Heritage Month is here. 💛

This month, we’re celebrating the richness of Latine culture while intentionally uplifting the LGBTQ+ voices, stories, and contributions that are too often left out of the narrative.

Q***r Latine history is Latine history. 🌈

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Join us for ALMA Chicago’s 5th Annual Community Reception on Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM at Barcocina Lakeview!

Together, we’ll celebrate a year of progress, recognize the leaders moving our communities forward, and strengthen the connections that make this work possible.
Purchase your tickets by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link in our bio. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join La Casa Norte ALMA Chicago Equality Illinois and ILLCF for a community conversation on homelessness among Latine LGBTQ+ youth—grounded in new Illinois research, lived experience, and legislative solutions.

Featuring State Senator Omar Aquino and State Representative Lilian Jiménez.

📅 August 26 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 La Casa Norte, 3533 W. North Ave.

Free and open to the public and media. RSVP by scanning QR code, clicking the link in bio, or visiting bit.ly/4wMUqne

Community power grows when emerging leaders are seen, affirmed, and equipped to lead as their full selves.

Swipe to hear from Rene Castillo (Angelise K LaRue) and learn how ALMA’s Latinx & LGBTQ+ Advocacy Leadership Institute prepares participants to advocate, build coalitions, and create change.

Help us invest in more emerging leaders. Donate through the link in our bio or visit http://www.almachicago.org

Community power grows when emerging leaders have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive. Meet Iselle, a 2025 Román Legacy Award recipient, and learn how the program invests in the next generation of Latinx LGBTQ+ leaders.

Help us create more opportunities for young leaders. Donate through the link in our bio or visit www.almachicago.org.

This past week was a busy one, but one we celebrated! Thanks to Ariana Grande and the The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation for featuring ALMA Chicago, as well as Brave Space Alliance and Gerber/Hart Library & Archives, on the main stage and support our mission and our communities.