06/06/2025
This June, we honor both Pride and National Immigrant Heritage Month—two celebrations that remind us of the ongoing struggle for dignity, belonging, and justice.
REMEMBERING JONATHAN JOSS
On the first day of Pride, we lost Jonathan Joss, a beloved actor known for his work on King of the Hill and Parks & Recreation. Jonathan, who was of White Mountain Apache and Comanche ancestry, died in what his husband describes as a hate crime after enduring years of harassment from neighbors. Despite repeatedly seeking help from authorities, their pleas were ignored. We hold Jonathan's memory close and extend our deepest condolences to all who loved him.
STANDING WITH IMMIGRANTS
This week brought disturbing news of ICE raids in Chicago's Pilsen and South Loop neighborhoods. Among those unlawfully detained was Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda—a longtime Chicago resident, devoted mother and grandmother, and tireless community leader. She was unjustly detained during a routine ISAP check-in on June 4, 2025. Sign this petition demanding her immediate release.
PRIDE AS PROTEST
We share these painful stories not to overwhelm, but to remember: Pride was born from protest. In times of rising hate and far-right radicalization, our community must channel the revolutionary spirit of those who came before us. Now more than ever, we need you to engage with community organizing, contribute your skills and resources, and show up when it matters most.
YOUR CALL TO ACTION
Take a moment to reflect: What three concrete actions will you take this June to support q***r and trans people, immigrants, Indigenous communities, disabled folks, and other marginalized peoples? How will you embody your values through action?
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
Yes—let's celebrate. Let's find joy. Let's be loud and visible whenever possible. And let's fight for each other with the same fierce love and commitment our predecessors carried.
We are each other's harvest.
