PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ Advocates and Influencers Join Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood Action Fund in Chicago to Celebrate Joy and Power of Our Community

by Delphine Luneau •

As Political World Converges on Chicago, Advocacy Organizations Share Their Key Messages: “We Show Up” and “We Decide”

CHICAGO — Leaning into the Human Rights Campaign’s election-season mantra — “We Show Up” — and Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s election battle cry — “We Decide” — LGBTQ+ advocates, influencers and allies converged Tuesday night at TAO Nightclub in Chicago to share joy, community and celebration as the Windy City this week is at the center of the political world.

Attendees gather at a joint HRC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund event Aug. 20, 2024, at Tao Nightclub in Chicago. (Photo by Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Content Services for Human Rights Campaign)

Award-winning activist and actor Billy Porter was among the attendees and performers, captivating the audience with his trademark charisma and style, while drag performer Detox was the headlining queen.

Activist and entertainer Billy Porter performs at a joint HRC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund event Aug. 20, 2024, at Tao Nightclub in Chicago. (Photo by Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Content Services for Human Rights Campaign)
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson speaks at a joint HRC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund event Aug. 20, 2024, at Tao Nightclub in Chicago. (Photo by Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Content Services for Human Rights Campaign)
Detox performs for the audience at a joint HRC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund event Aug. 20, 2024, at Tao Nightclub in Chicago. (Photo by Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Content Services for Human Rights Campaign)
Planned Parenthood Action Fund President & CEO Alexis McGill Johnson speaks at a joint HRC and Planned Parenthood Action Fund event Aug. 20, 2024, at Tao Nightclub in Chicago. (Photo by Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Content Services for Human Rights Campaign)

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