Join us for afternoon tea and critical conversations featuring a powerful panel discussion on the ongoing impact of HIV/AIDS in our community.

Join us for the final Black LGBTQ+ Caucus (BQC) meeting of the year as we come together to embrace a season of gratitude and reflection.

Lighthouse Foundation is hosting another Black Queer Equity Index Happy Hour! This exclusive event is for C-Suite leaders, Black LGBTQ+ nonprofit board members, Black LGBTQ+ employees, and attendees of our 2024 BQEI Convening.

Embracing the demure trend inspired by Afro-Latina trans woman and Chicagoan Jools Lebron, by spilling your self-care routines.

Join Lighthouse Foundation for a sex-positive event designed to promote open conversations about LGBTQ+ sexuality and sexual wellness.

Join us for the Black Queer Equity Index Informational, a virtual session designed for nonprofit organizations interested in joining the 2025 national and Illinois BQEI cohorts. During this Zoom event, you’ll learn how the Black Queer Equity Index can help your organization assess and improve its practices around racial and LGBTQ+ equity. We’ll provide an overview of the BQEI process, share success stories from past cohorts, and offer guidance on how your organization can benefit from this transformative initiative.

Join us for our next virtual event, a Black LGBTQ+ Conversation on Safety, on October 7 at 7 PM. Participate in a critical discussion focused on violence prevention and the unique safety challenges Black LGBTQ+ people face.

A shared sermon held across CARE churches about intersectionality, employment as a social determinant of health/workplace, structural justice, & the BQEI. After each sermon, a discussion will be held about the aforementioned topics.

Join us for a conversation focused on addressing the unique challenges Black LGBTQ+ individuals face when accessing healthcare.

Join us for deeper conversations on how integrating spirituality and identity can foster healing and support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Hear from a licensed Black LGBTQ+ therapist who will discuss body phobias and -isms within the Black LGBTQ+ community, along with the benefits of somatic therapy for trauma recovery.

Experience free self-care services like massage therapy, acupuncture, and more, all aimed at fostering spiritual wellness.

Join accomplices committed to advancing Black LGBTQ+ justice as we meet to discuss the importance of LGBTQ+-affirming spirituality.

Join us for our July Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus Meeting as we dive into the critical topic of Black LGBTQ+ Political Activism.

Join us in celebrating Lighthouse Foundation's remarkable journey over the past five years! Since our founding in 2019, we have been dedicated to fostering a strong and supportive community for Black LGBTQ+ individuals in Chicago. To mark this milestone, we invite you to an unforgettable fundraiser at Meeting House Tavern, an LGBTQ+ bar nestled in the heart of Andersonville, one of Chicago's most vibrant gayborhoods.

Join us virtually for June’s Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus Meeting, where we'll explore the topic of AI Art and Black LGBTQ+ People. As artificial intelligence continues to shape our world, it's crucial to address how these technologies impact our community.

Celebrate Pride Month at the Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day! Enjoy movement, a beach party, DJ Rae Chardonnay's beats, and free healthcare services.

Explore how your intersecting identities can influence how one uses power and privilege. Plus, review insights from our BQEI Soul Food Brunch and learn how you can volunteer to support Lighthouse Foundation's 5th Anniversary Fundraiser.

Join us virtually for May's Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus (BQC) Meeting! This month's topic is "Express Yourself," where we'll explore how one's gender identity and gender expression can differentiate.

This enchanting evening is not just any prom—it's a celebration of resilience, empowerment, and unity within the Black LGBTQ+ community. We are reclaiming the prom experience for Black LGBTQ+ people! Experience a space where everyone is welcomed, cherished, and free to express themselves authentically.

Join us for the 2nd annual BQEI Soul Food Brunch, a gathering featuring live house music, free soul food, and two lively panel discussions.

This month's topic is "AAVE ≠ Gen Z slang," where we'll unpack the misconception that popular terms coined by Black people (like "tea," "slay," "shade," "eat," and "gag") are simply just Gen Z or Twitter slang.

Experience mindful movement workshops, soothing sound baths, rejuvenating massage therapy, acupuncture sessions, and cupping treatments.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion as we unravel the layers of identity, power, and privilege.

Join us for an evening of celebration and revelation as we unveil the inaugural grades of the first cohort of organizations assessed by the Black Queer Equity Index (BQEI).

Lighthouse Foundation’s second annual Workforce Development Conference (WDC) prepares Black LGBTQ+ people to create their work futures by equipping them with the tools necessary to navigate the current workforce. The WDC will feature sessions for Black LGBTQ+ people by Black LGBTQ+ people and will cover topics such as Black LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship, resume writing, LinkedIn strategies, personal branding, and navigating the workplace as Black LGBTQ+ people. Sessions will be geared toward attendees of all experience levels.

Celebrate Women's History Month with us at our upcoming Black LGBT(Q)+ Caucus (BQC) meeting. This month, we're delving into the complexities of womanhood beyond the binary, creating a space for vibrant conversations about diverse gender identities.

Join us for CARE Connect: a monthly gathering where we come together for community bonding and social justice training. Strengthen connections, share experiences, and empower each other to create positive change.

Registration opens in early February.

Unite with Black LGBTQ+ community members and leaders to make a meaningful impact.