to honor our histories and identities,
to disrupt oppression and dominance,
to challenge silence and fear,
because we are everywhere,
The Chicago Dyke March Collective (CDMC) is made up of a group of queer-identified people who collaborate to organize the Chicago Dyke March every June, and all the outreach, education, solidarity work, community organizing, and planning that goes along with it.
We think of ourselves as community-led grassroots mobilization and celebration of dyke, queer, and transgender resilience. We work to be anti-racist, anti-violent effort with a goal of bringing together communities across multiple identities and generations.
In Chicago the march has taken place in Boystown, and for over 10 years in the Andersonville neighborhood. But after the march of 2007, organizers and community members began to ask what would happen if the march took place in different neighborhoods, and how would this change the march into a movement. So in 2008 and 2009, Dyke March took place ina predominantly Mexican neighborhood in Chicago, with between 1,000- 2,000 participants.
Our process of moving every two years is always developing and adjusting, but it includes checking our resources, conversations with community members and organizations, and input of the Dyke March community. We also work to do solidarity work with other organizations, education on LGBTQ issues, and organize and collaborate in fundraisers and parties. Which is how we have evolved from an event planning committee to a more holistic collective. If you believe in our mission, you’re invited to participate!
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Thank you!!!
For up to date info please check us out on Facebook our blog http://chicagodykemarch.wordpress.com or email dykemarchchicago@gmail.com
This is great and historical. Especially for this side of the city! Kudos to the committee!!
Transportation Options:
1) #14 Jeffery Express Bus from downtown (to 71st St)
2) Red Line to 69th, walk to 71st and take #71 bus to Jeffery Blvd.
3) Metra Electric District Line from Chicago Millennium Station station heading to South Chicago, get off at Bryn Mawr and walk north on Jeffery Blvd.