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News Articles:

August 01, 2025

We're proud to honor the legacy of Les Petites Bon Bons at the 2025 Printed Matter Art Book Fair September 11-14.

June 02, 2025

Three Wisconsin trailblazers honored for 150+ years of community service

May 19, 2025

Art exhibition runs June 2 - September 12 at the Wisconsin Union

Blog Articles:

May 19, 2025

By daring to challenge the world, Bobby created a legacy that continues to inspire and provoke.

April 26, 2025

Coming out at 15, DeShanda learned first-hand why inclusive and supportive resources matter for queer youth of color.

March 22, 2025

At a critical moment in Wisconsin history, four determined students stepped up to be seen -- and dared to change the world.

February 27, 2025

As a storyteller, archivist, and advocate, Marquise Mays is committed to truth-telling in all its forms.

February 26, 2025

By launching a new Black-owned, women-owned, lesbian-owned business, Rosha is building a bold legacy of inclusion.

February 26, 2025

Whether in the office or behind the turntables, Sarah’s mission is the same: to inspire, uplift, and create space.

February 25, 2025

As a poet, storyteller, and strategist, Matthew has learned how to connect with his dreams and claim his destiny.

October 27, 2024

Jeremy's koi fish have decorated Milwaukee streets since 2006. Now he's bringing LGBTQ history alive worldwide.

August 07, 2024

“LGBTQ is a big umbrella. As a cis white male, I have a lot of privilege that others under that umbrella don’t.”

July 25, 2024

Helping LGBTQ people feel seen on the silver screen for over a decade.

July 01, 2024

Celebrating the triumph of Wisconsin’s first gay Black Olympian: George Coleman Poage.