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Casey
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I’m new to Bluesky, that’s why my profile is empty 😅 Looking to make local friends and community!

Leftist | Queer | White | 20s | Chicago
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Back to school event for kids happening tomorrow in Park Manor! Runs 10 am to 2 pm #chicago #parkmanor #backtoschool #freeevent #free
July 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Currently reading “A History of My Brief Body” by Billy-Ray Belcourt.

It is an odd feeling to read a novel that makes you both invigorated to express creativity in physical form again and also absolutely terrified by the thought of it.

Here’s one part (of many) I’ve really enjoyed so far
A picture of page 91 from the book “A History of My Brief Body” by Billy-Ray Belcourt. Part of the text shown is highlighted. The text reads “An ex-boyfriend and I share the same date of birth, October 21. I took this coincidence to be a sign of our compatibility as lovers, which to some might constitute a lapse in judgment on my part. Wasn't I an empiricist who sneers at a notion as immaterial as happenstance? But the theorists who excite me most are, in a sense, speculative fiction writers. [highlight starts] What's missing or fleeting in the world is evidence of other ways of being, of something dawning, so the onus isn't to observe a phenomenon as it happens but to chase after a hunch or a half-formed hypothesis that might accumulate into an artifact of a future history. Their keywords include possibility, utopia, futurity, hope, and optimism. [highlight ends] This chorus of artist-thinkers taught me to be apprehensive about the tyranny of the material and to daydream about the…” [end text] The page ends on a partially complete sentence.
February 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Upcoming Event at Center on Cottage Grove in Woodlawn!

If you’re interested in bottomless mimosas and/or quality art, consider grabbing a ticket!
A digital poster displays information on an upcoming event. The text reads “21+, Jazz Brunch. March 1, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Center on Cottage Grove, 6323 South Cottage Grove Avenue. Performance by S@n!c Healing. 25 dollars per person. Includes bottomless mimosas and brunch catered by Daley’s.” End text. In the top left of the poster is a cartoonish illustration of a saxophone with music notes floating out of it onto a staff. The staff is wavelike—twisting and turning with a series of quarter and eighth notes floating off of it. In the bottom left of the corner is a photo of the band, S@n!c Healing. The eight members of the band are standing underneath pink and purple studio lights. Most of the members are dressed in graphic tees and jeans, though one member is wearing a leather jacket, and another member wears a bright blue suit. In the bottom right corner is a QR code, followed by the logo for Glovan Entertainment and the logo for Center on Cottage Grove. A screenshot from a Facebook posts by Center on Halsted. It reads as follows, “You're invited to an unforgettable Jazz Brunch & Art Talkback at Center on Cottage Grove! Join us for an inspiring afternoon filled with community, smooth jazz, stunning photography, and of course, delicious food and bottomless mimosas. [music notes emoji] Live Performance by S@N!C Healing [framed art emoji] Talkback with Photographer Tony Smith [calendar emoji] Saturday, March 1 [mechanical alarm clock emoji] 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM [push pin emoji] Center on Cottage Grove, 6323 S. Cottage Grove Ave [cash emoji] $25 per person (includes bottomless mimosas & brunch catered by Daley's) Reserve your spot today! Link: https:// host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/? formld=d271032d-b236-4e97-bb20-60fb99028cd2&envld=p- pQDG1976-0GYhmEMz8qXcg&zone=usa
January 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Upcoming event with Trans Chicago at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center!

RSVP is, to my knowledge, only available on their Instagram.
A screenshot from an Instagram post’s description. The text reads “@transchicago Hey y’all! So excited to announce that we have partnered up with artists Frida and Dani!! Join us on February 5th, 2025 from 3 to 5 pm for a sewing workshop with Frida [heart emoticon] Come and create a mini heart shaped pillow!! If anyone would like to donate any sewing materials such as sewing thread, fabric scissors, clear rulers, and fabric is welcomed & greatly appreciated! AND February 7th, 2025 from 3 to 5 PM for a bracelet-making workshop with Dani [heart emoticon] Classes are free but donations towards the Artists is greatly appreciated! AND LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT THE QUEER MARKET FEBRUARY 8th from 1 to 5 PM !! Come and support Black and Brown trans/queer artists and businesses!! Frida and Dani will also be selling their goodies so come check them out! Masks highly encouraged! We will have some at the front but running low!! ADA accessible The image is of a digital art poster. The text reads “Trans Chicago. Sewing workshop, Frida Benitez. February 5th, 3 to 5 pm. 2753 W Division. RSVP! Link in bio.” Most of the text is in a bubble font. There are hearts throughout the image, with a big heart shape in the center that has a needle stitching thread around the edge of it.
January 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Idk, I’m still fairly new to the city. I found this through a “Queer Chicago Exchange” group on Facebook. I’m thinking I’ll go. And I also plan on checking if any of these groups have Bluesky accounts.

Is there specific types of mutual aid more feasible for you to offer than others?
A poster reads: “CHICAGO PEOPLE'S MARCH FOR JUSTICE. POSTPONED DUE TO EXTREME COLD ***NEW DATE***. Jan 25, 12 PM. Water Tower Park, Chicago Ave & Michigan Ave.” Below the text is a long list of organizations that plan to be in attendance. Around the entire image is a red border will yellow text. The yellow text repeats the words “Stop the genocide in Palestine, end all US aid to Israel!” and “No raids! No deportations!” The full list of organizations is written as follows: American Muslims for Palestine Chicago • ANSWER Coalition • CODEPINK • Rainbow Push Coalition • Palestinian Feminist Collective • Palestinian Youth Movement • SJP Chicago • Stop Trans Genocide • Gay Liberation Network • Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America • Palestinian Assembly for Liberation • Palestinian American Community Center • Party for Socialism & Liberation • About Face Veterans Against the War • Chicago Area Peace Action • Chicago Activist Coalition for Justice • Jericho Chicago • La Voz De Los De Abajo • Southsiders for Peace • Al Hub • Alma De Izote • Familia Latina Unida Chicago For Abortion Rights • Committee for a Just Peace in Palestine/ Israel • Malcolm X Grass Roots Movement • Mi Vilita Neighbors • Comite Justicia Ayotzinapa • IfNotNow Chicago • Push for 5 Coalition • Peoples Response Network • Chicago Liberation Center • Fox Valley Citzens for Peace and Justice • Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Policy • Tempest • Occupy Elgin • Tikkun Chai Inter-National • Chicago Socialist Alternative • Veterans for Peace - Chapter 26 • Workers Strike Back • World Beyond War - Illinois • Mennonite Action, Chicago • Chicago Educators for Palestine • Muslim Student Association National • Democratic Socialists of America Chicago • JVP Chicago
January 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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I am in no way affiliated with the event, but figured I’d share here on Bluesky: Trans Chicago is having a free event for clothing swaps, gender affirming haircuts, and free HIV testing! #trans #queer #transchicago #queerchicago #freeeventsinchicago
A colorful and cartoony-style graphic reads “Trans Chicago Pop-up Closet & Gender-affirming haircuts. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 to 6 pm. Address 2753 W Division St. Tabling by Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition. Shout out to our volunteers: Z and Nathan! Free HIV test!” The graphic shows a picture of the two volunteers: Z is wearing a necklace, large thin rimmed glasses, and has his black and green hair parted into curtain bangs. Their facial hair is styled as a goatee. Nathan has light blonde buzzed hair, large thin rimmed glasses, and is wearing a large coat and a scarf.
January 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM