A look back at Pride Month in Chicago

“We look at where we came from, and once Pride is over … we’re gonna come back fighting on July 1,” said drag queen Ramona Mirage.

Chicago Pride fest
Participants cheer during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr/Associated Press
Chicago Pride fest
Participants cheer during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr/Associated Press

A look back at Pride Month in Chicago

“We look at where we came from, and once Pride is over … we’re gonna come back fighting on July 1,” said drag queen Ramona Mirage.

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From drag shows to a course on LGBTQ law issues, June has been packed with entertaining and empowering events to celebrate Pride Month. As June comes to a close, Reset reflects on several highlights from this month.

GUESTS: Ramona Mirage, Chicago drag queen

Lorena Neal, legal literacy librarian at the Evanston Public Library