#4theQultureFEST is a 3-day virtual experience celebrating the past, present and future of Pride! Take a ride with Jenna Anast and Elijah McKinnon as they reflect on the Present with a special DJ set by Duane Powell, a pop-up performance by THEE DAVID DAVIS, laughable skits by the hilarious Tribble of Queer Comedy, an intergenerational kiki among Trans nightlife entertainers and unapologetic moments of truth with special guest, Charlene Carruthers — all #4theQulture.

DAY TWO: THE PRESENT (JUNE 27)
Hosted by: Jenna Anast and Elijah McKinnon

Featured community organization: #LetUsBreathe Collective

DJ set by Duane Powell

Pop-up performance by Thee David Davis

Queer comedy skits by Tribble, Aasia LaShay Bullock, Lisa Beasley, Ashley Ray and Dewayne Perkins

Poetry Set: Moment of Truth by Charlene Carruthers, Kai Black and Mother Nature

Panel discussion by A Queer Pride presents “Kiki 4 the Qulture” with Sasha Love, KC Ortiz and Maori Beverly Hillz

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LGBTQ+ centered organizations Reunion Chicago, Slo ‘Mo and OTV - Open Television are combining energies and resources to present an intergenerational and intersectional virtual Pride festival that celebrates, centers and advocates for Chicago Black LGBTQ+ artists, community and causes. Tapping into the talents of Black Chicago LGBTQ+ creatives and communities, this free three-day experience will take place June 26-28, the weekend Chicago Pride would traditionally take place, and air 7-10PM.

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Presented in partnership by AIDS Foundation Chicago, Howard Brown Health, Red Bull, Women's Connection and PrEP4Love.

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//#4THEQULTURE CREDITS//

DIRECTED BY:
ELIJAH MCKINNON

TECHNICAL DIRECTION BY:
CHRIS WALKER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
AIDS FOUNDATION CHICAGO
WOMEN’S CONNECTION
PREP4LOVE

PRODUCED BY:
REUNION CHICAGO

CO-PRODUCED BY:
OTV - OPEN TELEVISION
SLO ‘MO

VOICEOVER BY:
TRISTEN WHIINFIELD

FEATURING:
JENNA ANAST // CO-HOST
ELIJAH MCKINNON // CO-HOST

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY:
DEMETRIUS BARRY
MILES BLAKELY

EDITED BY:
DEMETRIUS BARRY
MILES BLAKELY
ELIJAH MKCINNON

VFX ARTIST:
MILES BLAKELY

ART DIRECTOR:
ELIJAH MCKINNON

PRODUCTION MANAGER
KIRSTEN KAZA

PRODUCTION DESIGNER
ELIJAH MCKINNON

CO-HOST HAIR & MAKE UP ARTIST
DAVID IAN GRANT

CO-HOST WARDROBE
JUSTIN LEBLANC DESIGN

//SPECIAL THANKS//
AIDS FOUNDATION CHICAGO
WOMEN’S CONNECTION
PREP4LOVE
EQUALITY ILLINOIS
REDBULL
HOWARD BROWN
REUNION CHICAGO
SLO MO
OTV - OPEN TELEVISION
AFFINITY CARE SERVICES
BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE
LET US BREATHE COLLECTIVE
QUEERING THE PARKS
PEOPLE WHO CARE
NEW CULTURE