Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus
@thechicaucus.bsky.social
Our mission is to advance health equity among Black gay, bisexual and same gender loving men.
https://linktr.ee/thechicaucus
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For 20 years, the Caucus has been rooted in, held, and built by community.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re honoring two decades of impact & raising funds to grow into: a bigger space, stronger programs, deeper connection.
Support however you can today. It all matters.
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
This Giving Tuesday, we’re honoring two decades of impact & raising funds to grow into: a bigger space, stronger programs, deeper connection.
Support however you can today. It all matters.
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
For 20 years, the Caucus has been rooted in, held, and built by community.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re honoring two decades of impact & raising funds to grow into: a bigger space, stronger programs, deeper connection.
Support however you can today. It all matters.
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
This Giving Tuesday, we’re honoring two decades of impact & raising funds to grow into: a bigger space, stronger programs, deeper connection.
Support however you can today. It all matters.
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
This World AIDS Day, we've partnered with Viiv Healthcare.
We are passionate about making sure that we can provide healthcare to make sure poz people can get to and remain undetectable, and by getting people on PrEP.
Our goal: Positive Action so HIV/AIDS transmissions get to Zero by 2030.
We are passionate about making sure that we can provide healthcare to make sure poz people can get to and remain undetectable, and by getting people on PrEP.
Our goal: Positive Action so HIV/AIDS transmissions get to Zero by 2030.
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This World AIDS Day, we've partnered with Viiv Healthcare.
We are passionate about making sure that we can provide healthcare to make sure poz people can get to and remain undetectable, and by getting people on PrEP.
Our goal: Positive Action so HIV/AIDS transmissions get to Zero by 2030.
We are passionate about making sure that we can provide healthcare to make sure poz people can get to and remain undetectable, and by getting people on PrEP.
Our goal: Positive Action so HIV/AIDS transmissions get to Zero by 2030.
2 Days Til Giving Tues!
We make sure people in our community get to experience Alvin Ailey through generously funded Angel Tickets. This year, we want to expand opportunities for our community to access arts and culture throughout the city.
Consider donating at chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
We make sure people in our community get to experience Alvin Ailey through generously funded Angel Tickets. This year, we want to expand opportunities for our community to access arts and culture throughout the city.
Consider donating at chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
2 Days Til Giving Tues!
We make sure people in our community get to experience Alvin Ailey through generously funded Angel Tickets. This year, we want to expand opportunities for our community to access arts and culture throughout the city.
Consider donating at chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
We make sure people in our community get to experience Alvin Ailey through generously funded Angel Tickets. This year, we want to expand opportunities for our community to access arts and culture throughout the city.
Consider donating at chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
Did we mention that we have MULTIPLE vendors that are helping us maximize pleasure and giving us cannabis experiences?
The Black Herb Compant will be among our vendors and hosting a Dab Table! They will be hosting as long as supplies last!
Dec 7th, 11:30a- 9P at Bassline
RSVP: tr.ee/AAixJDPWb_
The Black Herb Compant will be among our vendors and hosting a Dab Table! They will be hosting as long as supplies last!
Dec 7th, 11:30a- 9P at Bassline
RSVP: tr.ee/AAixJDPWb_
November 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Did we mention that we have MULTIPLE vendors that are helping us maximize pleasure and giving us cannabis experiences?
The Black Herb Compant will be among our vendors and hosting a Dab Table! They will be hosting as long as supplies last!
Dec 7th, 11:30a- 9P at Bassline
RSVP: tr.ee/AAixJDPWb_
The Black Herb Compant will be among our vendors and hosting a Dab Table! They will be hosting as long as supplies last!
Dec 7th, 11:30a- 9P at Bassline
RSVP: tr.ee/AAixJDPWb_
Hub Happy Hour!!!
Yes! We are jam-packed with events, and we are STILL having Hub Happy Hour, a time for connection, encouragement and job resources. This month, we have special guest speakers that you don't want to miss.
RSVP here: tr.ee/KUiI_yFg2l
Yes! We are jam-packed with events, and we are STILL having Hub Happy Hour, a time for connection, encouragement and job resources. This month, we have special guest speakers that you don't want to miss.
RSVP here: tr.ee/KUiI_yFg2l
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hub Happy Hour!!!
Yes! We are jam-packed with events, and we are STILL having Hub Happy Hour, a time for connection, encouragement and job resources. This month, we have special guest speakers that you don't want to miss.
RSVP here: tr.ee/KUiI_yFg2l
Yes! We are jam-packed with events, and we are STILL having Hub Happy Hour, a time for connection, encouragement and job resources. This month, we have special guest speakers that you don't want to miss.
RSVP here: tr.ee/KUiI_yFg2l
Reminding y’all to get yourselves ready for our famous Mini-ball, powered by Taskforce Chicago
Check our other posts for categories and be ready to show out.
Cash prizes.
For real.
See you December 7th at LoveFest: The Pleasure Principle (doors open at 11:30)- the Mini-ball starts around 6:30.
Check our other posts for categories and be ready to show out.
Cash prizes.
For real.
See you December 7th at LoveFest: The Pleasure Principle (doors open at 11:30)- the Mini-ball starts around 6:30.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Reminding y’all to get yourselves ready for our famous Mini-ball, powered by Taskforce Chicago
Check our other posts for categories and be ready to show out.
Cash prizes.
For real.
See you December 7th at LoveFest: The Pleasure Principle (doors open at 11:30)- the Mini-ball starts around 6:30.
Check our other posts for categories and be ready to show out.
Cash prizes.
For real.
See you December 7th at LoveFest: The Pleasure Principle (doors open at 11:30)- the Mini-ball starts around 6:30.
Our LoveFest sponsor, partner and vendor SWAY Dispensary is coming in clutch for this years event.
Join us and hear their team give a talk with our panelists about how to maximize pleasure with cannabis.
Dec 7. At 2239 Bassline!
See you there.
Join us and hear their team give a talk with our panelists about how to maximize pleasure with cannabis.
Dec 7. At 2239 Bassline!
See you there.
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our LoveFest sponsor, partner and vendor SWAY Dispensary is coming in clutch for this years event.
Join us and hear their team give a talk with our panelists about how to maximize pleasure with cannabis.
Dec 7. At 2239 Bassline!
See you there.
Join us and hear their team give a talk with our panelists about how to maximize pleasure with cannabis.
Dec 7. At 2239 Bassline!
See you there.
Next week- If you're looking to donate, make sure you keep us in mind!
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Next week- If you're looking to donate, make sure you keep us in mind!
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
chicagoblackgaymenscaucus.org/donate
This International Day of Trans Remembrance,
We honors our siblings who went before us through struggle and hardship, so that we can live as openly as we can today.
We aren’t where we need to be, but we are further than where we were.
We plan to keep the pace and walk together!
We remember you.
We honors our siblings who went before us through struggle and hardship, so that we can live as openly as we can today.
We aren’t where we need to be, but we are further than where we were.
We plan to keep the pace and walk together!
We remember you.
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This International Day of Trans Remembrance,
We honors our siblings who went before us through struggle and hardship, so that we can live as openly as we can today.
We aren’t where we need to be, but we are further than where we were.
We plan to keep the pace and walk together!
We remember you.
We honors our siblings who went before us through struggle and hardship, so that we can live as openly as we can today.
We aren’t where we need to be, but we are further than where we were.
We plan to keep the pace and walk together!
We remember you.
LoveFest Sponsor- Steamworks Chicago
Steamworks Baths, located in NorthHalsted, is a private men's (18+) gym, sauna, and bathhouse.
Steamies hosts regular events, health screenings, vaccinations, food drives and other resources
Visit Steamworks Chicago at LoveFest for giveaways and info!
Steamworks Baths, located in NorthHalsted, is a private men's (18+) gym, sauna, and bathhouse.
Steamies hosts regular events, health screenings, vaccinations, food drives and other resources
Visit Steamworks Chicago at LoveFest for giveaways and info!
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
LoveFest Sponsor- Steamworks Chicago
Steamworks Baths, located in NorthHalsted, is a private men's (18+) gym, sauna, and bathhouse.
Steamies hosts regular events, health screenings, vaccinations, food drives and other resources
Visit Steamworks Chicago at LoveFest for giveaways and info!
Steamworks Baths, located in NorthHalsted, is a private men's (18+) gym, sauna, and bathhouse.
Steamies hosts regular events, health screenings, vaccinations, food drives and other resources
Visit Steamworks Chicago at LoveFest for giveaways and info!
Join us with our community partners, The Mind, Body and Soul Health and Wellness Circle for Friendsgiving, Thursday, Nov 20 at 7PM.
RSVP here: www.chiwellnesscircle.com/calendar...
See you soon!
RSVP here: www.chiwellnesscircle.com/calendar...
See you soon!
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join us with our community partners, The Mind, Body and Soul Health and Wellness Circle for Friendsgiving, Thursday, Nov 20 at 7PM.
RSVP here: www.chiwellnesscircle.com/calendar...
See you soon!
RSVP here: www.chiwellnesscircle.com/calendar...
See you soon!
We can’t WAIT for our LoveFest Mini-Ball, powered by Taskforce here in the Chi.
Get that realness ready. Serve them lqqks. Lick them fingers And don’t leave any crumbs.
Prizes: cash. And bragging rights.
Serving you notice to be ready!
Dec 7. 6:30pm. @ Bassline 2239
Get that realness ready. Serve them lqqks. Lick them fingers And don’t leave any crumbs.
Prizes: cash. And bragging rights.
Serving you notice to be ready!
Dec 7. 6:30pm. @ Bassline 2239
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We can’t WAIT for our LoveFest Mini-Ball, powered by Taskforce here in the Chi.
Get that realness ready. Serve them lqqks. Lick them fingers And don’t leave any crumbs.
Prizes: cash. And bragging rights.
Serving you notice to be ready!
Dec 7. 6:30pm. @ Bassline 2239
Get that realness ready. Serve them lqqks. Lick them fingers And don’t leave any crumbs.
Prizes: cash. And bragging rights.
Serving you notice to be ready!
Dec 7. 6:30pm. @ Bassline 2239
Our friends at @chicagohouseac.bsky.social have given us a list of emergency food resources in various parts of the city.
We will post the second half of the list this week.
We want to make sure you stay healthy and fed. We got you.
We will post the second half of the list this week.
We want to make sure you stay healthy and fed. We got you.
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our friends at @chicagohouseac.bsky.social have given us a list of emergency food resources in various parts of the city.
We will post the second half of the list this week.
We want to make sure you stay healthy and fed. We got you.
We will post the second half of the list this week.
We want to make sure you stay healthy and fed. We got you.
Black and Queer AF Book Club!
We are reading ANOTHER book by Friend of the Caucus, Dr. Daniel Black: "Isaac's Song"
We can't wait to dive in.
Pick up your copy during our office hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11AM-3PM
(and stop by for an HIV test and other resources). 📖
We are reading ANOTHER book by Friend of the Caucus, Dr. Daniel Black: "Isaac's Song"
We can't wait to dive in.
Pick up your copy during our office hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11AM-3PM
(and stop by for an HIV test and other resources). 📖
November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Black and Queer AF Book Club!
We are reading ANOTHER book by Friend of the Caucus, Dr. Daniel Black: "Isaac's Song"
We can't wait to dive in.
Pick up your copy during our office hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11AM-3PM
(and stop by for an HIV test and other resources). 📖
We are reading ANOTHER book by Friend of the Caucus, Dr. Daniel Black: "Isaac's Song"
We can't wait to dive in.
Pick up your copy during our office hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11AM-3PM
(and stop by for an HIV test and other resources). 📖
No one should go hungry.
No one.
We make our communities great by taking care of, and looking out for each other.
Here are some resources to make sure you have enough to eat.
We got you.
And we make sure that the net is wide and that you have a soft place to land.
No one.
We make our communities great by taking care of, and looking out for each other.
Here are some resources to make sure you have enough to eat.
We got you.
And we make sure that the net is wide and that you have a soft place to land.
November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
No one should go hungry.
No one.
We make our communities great by taking care of, and looking out for each other.
Here are some resources to make sure you have enough to eat.
We got you.
And we make sure that the net is wide and that you have a soft place to land.
No one.
We make our communities great by taking care of, and looking out for each other.
Here are some resources to make sure you have enough to eat.
We got you.
And we make sure that the net is wide and that you have a soft place to land.
Check out this month's HUB Happy Hour this Wed, Nov 5th, from 5-8PM. 🍸🍹🥂
We provide space for those who are in the HIV workforce and give a place of rest, connection, and resources.
Click our RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/.../hub-happ....
and see you there.
We provide space for those who are in the HIV workforce and give a place of rest, connection, and resources.
Click our RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/.../hub-happ....
and see you there.
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Check out this month's HUB Happy Hour this Wed, Nov 5th, from 5-8PM. 🍸🍹🥂
We provide space for those who are in the HIV workforce and give a place of rest, connection, and resources.
Click our RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/.../hub-happ....
and see you there.
We provide space for those who are in the HIV workforce and give a place of rest, connection, and resources.
Click our RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/.../hub-happ....
and see you there.
We heard some words from Bishop Keith McQueen, and wanted to respond.
You are loved, every part of you- and your sexuality is not broken, needing to be fixed, nor are you evil and needing deliverance.
Need support, assistance, or want to process? reach out to 1-800-961-9255
You are loved, every part of you- and your sexuality is not broken, needing to be fixed, nor are you evil and needing deliverance.
Need support, assistance, or want to process? reach out to 1-800-961-9255
October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We heard some words from Bishop Keith McQueen, and wanted to respond.
You are loved, every part of you- and your sexuality is not broken, needing to be fixed, nor are you evil and needing deliverance.
Need support, assistance, or want to process? reach out to 1-800-961-9255
You are loved, every part of you- and your sexuality is not broken, needing to be fixed, nor are you evil and needing deliverance.
Need support, assistance, or want to process? reach out to 1-800-961-9255
We're bringing the vibes and the sounds and hosting a listening session of Erthe St James's new album, Soul Nepotism. 🎼🎧🎹
Thursday, Oct 30, come listen to this new release, meet the artist, and expand your music library.
Thursday. 7PM. 2930 S Michigan Ave.
#newmusic #listeningparty #neosoul
Thursday, Oct 30, come listen to this new release, meet the artist, and expand your music library.
Thursday. 7PM. 2930 S Michigan Ave.
#newmusic #listeningparty #neosoul
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're bringing the vibes and the sounds and hosting a listening session of Erthe St James's new album, Soul Nepotism. 🎼🎧🎹
Thursday, Oct 30, come listen to this new release, meet the artist, and expand your music library.
Thursday. 7PM. 2930 S Michigan Ave.
#newmusic #listeningparty #neosoul
Thursday, Oct 30, come listen to this new release, meet the artist, and expand your music library.
Thursday. 7PM. 2930 S Michigan Ave.
#newmusic #listeningparty #neosoul
🚨🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!🚨🚨
LOVEFEST 2025:
The Pleasure Principal: Making Pleasure Principle.
Sunday, December 7th!
More details coming soon!!
ALSO- if you would like to learn about our sponsorship or vending opportunities- Message us here!
LOVEFEST 2025:
The Pleasure Principal: Making Pleasure Principle.
Sunday, December 7th!
More details coming soon!!
ALSO- if you would like to learn about our sponsorship or vending opportunities- Message us here!
October 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🚨🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!🚨🚨
LOVEFEST 2025:
The Pleasure Principal: Making Pleasure Principle.
Sunday, December 7th!
More details coming soon!!
ALSO- if you would like to learn about our sponsorship or vending opportunities- Message us here!
LOVEFEST 2025:
The Pleasure Principal: Making Pleasure Principle.
Sunday, December 7th!
More details coming soon!!
ALSO- if you would like to learn about our sponsorship or vending opportunities- Message us here!
Grab your crew and survive the horrors at our next FLIX n CHILL
We are watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge; which is widely known as being gay-coded. Find out how next week, October 15 at our space: 2930 S Michigan Ave.
See you next week!
We are watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge; which is widely known as being gay-coded. Find out how next week, October 15 at our space: 2930 S Michigan Ave.
See you next week!
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Grab your crew and survive the horrors at our next FLIX n CHILL
We are watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge; which is widely known as being gay-coded. Find out how next week, October 15 at our space: 2930 S Michigan Ave.
See you next week!
We are watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge; which is widely known as being gay-coded. Find out how next week, October 15 at our space: 2930 S Michigan Ave.
See you next week!
THIS Saturday, Oct 11 meet us at 2247 EAST 73RD STREET for
Vibes
Vax
Eats &
Treats.
We are celebrating you! YOUR health, YOUR wellbeing, and YOUR joy.
Come be entertained, get your flu and MPOX vaccinations, get fed and get some goodies from @onyxhealthcollective
See you Saturday from 10-2PM
Vibes
Vax
Eats &
Treats.
We are celebrating you! YOUR health, YOUR wellbeing, and YOUR joy.
Come be entertained, get your flu and MPOX vaccinations, get fed and get some goodies from @onyxhealthcollective
See you Saturday from 10-2PM
October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
THIS Saturday, Oct 11 meet us at 2247 EAST 73RD STREET for
Vibes
Vax
Eats &
Treats.
We are celebrating you! YOUR health, YOUR wellbeing, and YOUR joy.
Come be entertained, get your flu and MPOX vaccinations, get fed and get some goodies from @onyxhealthcollective
See you Saturday from 10-2PM
Vibes
Vax
Eats &
Treats.
We are celebrating you! YOUR health, YOUR wellbeing, and YOUR joy.
Come be entertained, get your flu and MPOX vaccinations, get fed and get some goodies from @onyxhealthcollective
See you Saturday from 10-2PM
Join us tonight, October 2nd, for the Caucus Hub Happy Hour.
Get dinner and dialogue, refreshments and respite, Kiki and kool-aid. Meet other professionals, update your resume, and chat with us about work in the field of HIV advocacy and prevention.
RSVP here tr.ee/kaj5_90RMF, and see you tonight.
Get dinner and dialogue, refreshments and respite, Kiki and kool-aid. Meet other professionals, update your resume, and chat with us about work in the field of HIV advocacy and prevention.
RSVP here tr.ee/kaj5_90RMF, and see you tonight.
October 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Join us tonight, October 2nd, for the Caucus Hub Happy Hour.
Get dinner and dialogue, refreshments and respite, Kiki and kool-aid. Meet other professionals, update your resume, and chat with us about work in the field of HIV advocacy and prevention.
RSVP here tr.ee/kaj5_90RMF, and see you tonight.
Get dinner and dialogue, refreshments and respite, Kiki and kool-aid. Meet other professionals, update your resume, and chat with us about work in the field of HIV advocacy and prevention.
RSVP here tr.ee/kaj5_90RMF, and see you tonight.
Join us for Black and Queer AF Book Club!
Tuesday, Sept 30, from 6-8PM.
We will be discussing the book with Dr. Daniel Black!
Make sure you're there; the RSVP link is in our bio!
Tuesday, Sept 30, from 6-8PM.
We will be discussing the book with Dr. Daniel Black!
Make sure you're there; the RSVP link is in our bio!
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us for Black and Queer AF Book Club!
Tuesday, Sept 30, from 6-8PM.
We will be discussing the book with Dr. Daniel Black!
Make sure you're there; the RSVP link is in our bio!
Tuesday, Sept 30, from 6-8PM.
We will be discussing the book with Dr. Daniel Black!
Make sure you're there; the RSVP link is in our bio!
We BACK!
Come through to our drop in time from 11-3PM to get a snack, check our community clothing closet, or HIV/STI testing and get a reward of $25 if you qualify.
AND come back for (or stay for) game night tonight!
Come through to our drop in time from 11-3PM to get a snack, check our community clothing closet, or HIV/STI testing and get a reward of $25 if you qualify.
AND come back for (or stay for) game night tonight!
September 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We BACK!
Come through to our drop in time from 11-3PM to get a snack, check our community clothing closet, or HIV/STI testing and get a reward of $25 if you qualify.
AND come back for (or stay for) game night tonight!
Come through to our drop in time from 11-3PM to get a snack, check our community clothing closet, or HIV/STI testing and get a reward of $25 if you qualify.
AND come back for (or stay for) game night tonight!
Flix n Chill is getting spooky this session!
Join us for a very gay-coded horror film: Nightmare on Elm Street 2. We're gonna watch and definitely talk about it a little after.
October 15, 6-9PM. snacks and refreshments provided.
Join us for a very gay-coded horror film: Nightmare on Elm Street 2. We're gonna watch and definitely talk about it a little after.
October 15, 6-9PM. snacks and refreshments provided.
September 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Flix n Chill is getting spooky this session!
Join us for a very gay-coded horror film: Nightmare on Elm Street 2. We're gonna watch and definitely talk about it a little after.
October 15, 6-9PM. snacks and refreshments provided.
Join us for a very gay-coded horror film: Nightmare on Elm Street 2. We're gonna watch and definitely talk about it a little after.
October 15, 6-9PM. snacks and refreshments provided.