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Shameika Thomas sits on a dark stuffed chair, gazing offscreen as photos of her sister, Tatiana Labelle, are displayed behind her.
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Most murders of transgender women in Chicago go unsolved.
Most law enforcement agencies do not track transgender homicides, but researchers have recorded over 300 transgender people murdered nationwide between 2010 and 2021.
By Sophie Sherry
 
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Trimmed and tightened Pride Parade is as jubilant as ever: 'It's still Pride'
 
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JoJo Siwa brings good ‘Karma’ to joyous crowd at the 23rd Chicago Pride Fest
 
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Illinois a blue haven for gender affirming care, but advocates say housing, safety still a concern
 
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New initiative to expand gender-affirming care across Illinois
 
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Chicago pride month 2024: Your guide to 50+ events in June
By Phyllis Cha
 
A Pride flag is raised in Daley Plaza in the Loop after a press conference to kick off Pride Month, Monday, June 3, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
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Rainbow flag raised over Daley Plaza to celebrate Pride Month and ‘unity and solidarity’
By David Struett
 
A person on a parade float throws out confetti during the 51st Annual Pride Parade on the North Side, Sunday, June 26, 2022.
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Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar
By Matt Moore