Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is a Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment.
Upcoming events
Our Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus meets monthly to design community programming. We’ve offered events ranging from LGBTQ+ Family Day to a Pride Skate Party and Self-Care Events – all to build self-worth and community as a social determinant of health.
Our Work
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The Arts
The arts are an integral medium of self-care, healing, and justice, and so we infuse them throughout our work. Our signature art program is Voices of Light (VOL), a collective of musical performers that celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ talent, resilience, and joy.
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Spirituality
We understand spirituality broadly, as fostering emotional well-being and encouraging healthy communal practices. Our Black LGBTQ+ Caucus meets monthly to design community programming.
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Racial Justice Organizing
Our flagship racial justice organizing program is the Black Queer Equity Index, a participatory action project to improve how nonprofits treat Black LGBTQ+ board members and staff.
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Workforce Development
Economic disenfranchisement is a critical barrier to Black LGBTQ+ thriving. We host an annual workforce development conference to reduce unemployment, develop nonprofit leaders, and develop professional networks.
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