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A social-justice organization dedicated to serving Black Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Queer, and Gay people, particularly women.

Affinity Community Services is a non-profit social justice organization that centers Black LGBTQ people- particularly women- through community-building, advocacy, intergenerational programming and services, peer education, and healing justice.

10/15/2026

: 📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Date Change for Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night

🗓 NEW DATE: Saturday, January 2, 2027

Celebrating a New Year and the Return of Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night!

Dear Affinity Community and Friends,

Logistical reasons required us to change the date of Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago from Saturday, October 17, 2026, to Saturday, January 2, 2027. The venue, Sonder Exchange, is still the same, however. We apologize for any inconvenience the date change may cause. Please know we did not make this change lightly.

Thank you to those who previously purchased tickets. We appreciate your support of this event and of Affinity Community Services. Per the communication we sent directly to ticket-holders, any event and raffle tickets you previously purchased will be valid for the new date, so no action is needed from you at this time. Further, as a token of our gratitude, we would like to offer you two free raffle tickets at the event. If you decide to request a refund, however, you can do so via Eventbrite.

The Affinity Team is thrilled to bring back our signature Black Gold Casino Night event, which community members have eagerly anticipated. We look forward to celebrating the new year and new beginnings with you on Saturday, January 2. Harlem Nights in Chicago...what a fun theme and what a fabulous time it will be!

🙏❔ Please contact us with any questions you may have in the comments below or at [email protected]. Thank you again for your support and understanding.

Warm Regards,
Affinity Planning Committee

10/12/2026

Affinity Community Services recognizes and celebrates the history, diverse cultures, and countless contributions of Native peoples across this land- Native Land.

Whether in Chicagoland and across Illinois or in the U.S. and throughout the Americas, we see you, hear you, and appreciate you.

Happy Indigenous People's Day!

10/09/2026

: 📣 Family, do we have an exciting announcement for you! Drumroll please....

🎙 THEE Anna DeShawn, Chicago's iconic Q***r Radio host, will emcee Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night event on Saturday, October 17, from 4-8pm at Exchange.

🕴🏻👗 This year's theme is "Harlem Nights in Chicago," so be inspired. Anna, being quite the dandy herself, will be on theme, on point, and not disappoint. We can't wait to see her 'fit...and yours!

📧 So, roll the dice and get your event and raffle tix at the QR code on the flyer or here: https://bit.ly/BlackGold2026 (case-sensitive)

Anna DeShawn, pronouns anything respectful, is your favorite q***r radio personality. Host of the Ambie award-winning podcast, Q***r News, she is a social entrepreneur, storyteller and community organizer known for her signature greeting of "Family". Media has always been her passion and in 2009 she turned that passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio. In 2021, she expanded her media reach when she founded her podcast company, The Qube. In 2023, Anna was inducted into the Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame because of her unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ community. Anna DeShawn is determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing digital media streams to tell the stories and play the music that deserves to be heard.

So, what are you waiting for?! Get your event and raffle tix, and see you at Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago on Saturday, October 17th!

📧 RSVP at bit.ly/BlackGold2026 (case-sensitive).

09/30/2026

📣 Affinity Village, today is the last day of the Early Bird promo for our Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago event on Saturday, October 17th. The offer expires at 11:59pm CST.

⌛ The Punctual Bird price of $150/ticket goes into effect tomorrow- Thursday, October 1.

📧 Grab your tix via the QR code on the flyer or at bit.ly/BlackGold2026 (case-sensitive).

09/26/2026

: ✨ Which Harlem Nights character’s style inspired you the most?

Let us know and get your tix to Affinity's signature Black Gold Casino Night: Harlem Nights in Chicago, taking place on Saturday, October 17, from 4-8pm at Sonder Exchange, 6534 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago IL. All are welcome!

You now have two of the theee ticket options below to choose from.

➡ Earliest Bird Special (9/3 - 9/17) at $120/per person

➡ Early Bird Special (9/17 - 10/1) at $135 per person

➡ Punctual Bird Special (regular price- 10/1 - 10/17) at $150/per person.

ℹ A single event ticket includes two drink tix, food, and a special keepsake as a thank you from us to YOU! Last but not least, we're announcing an exciting raffle giveaway next week. The raffle tix will be available for purchase at that time on the Eventbrite page, so stay tuned via e-mail and our socials.

📧 Register via the QR code on the attached flyer or at bit.ly/BlackGold2026 (case-sensitive).

Thanks, and see you in October at Affinity's Black Gold 2026: Harlem Nights in Chicago!

09/19/2026

: 📣 Special Offer! Hi, Friends! Affinity's Summer's End Movie Night viewing of Pariah is tomorrow (Saturday), at 3pm at Affinity. And do we have an offer for you!

🎟 We're delighted to extend the "earliest bird" promo" to movie night attendees for our Black Gold Casino Night event in October. That's $30 off the regular ticket price of $150. How cool is that?!

📧 RSVP for movie night here: https://forms.gle/aPnEfD2ayXYDz1D9A

See you tomorrow! 💜

"Pariah follows a 17-year-old Black teenager in Brooklyn as she explores her sexual identity while facing family disapproval and the complexities of friendship and first love. This intimate coming-of-age story is noted for its authenticity, nuanced performances—especially by Adepero Oduye—and Dee Rees' sensitive direction. Widely acclaimed, it holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating, earned multiple awards, and was selected for the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance."

📧 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aPnEfD2ayXYDz1D9A

🍿 Bring your favorite lawn chair, some snacks to enjoy—or a snack to share—and get ready for an afternoon of community, fun, and entertainment! 🎥

📍 Affinity Community Services | 2850 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 108 (1st Floor, rear entrance | wheelchair accessible | gender-neutral restrooms)

09/05/2026

: 🎬✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ✨🎬

Join us for Affinity’s Summer’s End Movie Night on Saturday, September 19, at 3:00 PM! Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/aPnEfD2ayXYDz1D9A

🍿 Bring your favorite lawn chair, some snacks to enjoy—or a snack to share—and get ready for an afternoon of community, fun, and entertainment! 🎥

📍 Affinity Community Services | 2850 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 108 (1st Floor, rear entrance | wheelchair accessible | gender-neutral restrooms)

🎞️ What movie should we watch?

🗣 Comment below with your favorite movie for consideration!

📧 https://forms.gle/aPnEfD2ayXYDz1D9A

We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

09/03/2026

: ✨ Affinity's signature Black Gold Casino Night is back by popular demand! It will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 4-8pm at Sonder Exchange, 6534 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago IL. All are welcome! You saved the date; now, claim your spot!

🎷 This year’s theme is "Harlem Nights in Chicago," where vintage elegance meets modern flair; where 1930's Harlem meets present-day vibes on Chicago's black South Side. The Early Bird Special starts today, so get your tix right away!

🎩 Sip on spirits, swing to the sounds of the '30s thru today, and try your luck at the tables, while dressed in your theme-inspired 'fit of choice. From the sparkle of sequin dresses and cummerbund pleats to the smooth shuffle of a poker deck, get ready for an evening of bold style and high spirits in support of Affinity Community Services. ♠️

You have three ticket options below to choose from, which include 30 days of Early Bird pricing! Yup, you read that right.

➡Earliest Bird Special (9/3 - 9/17) at $120/per person
➡Early Bird Special (9/17 - 10/1) at $135 per person
➡Punctual Bird Special (regular price- 10/1 - 10/17) at $150/per person.

ℹ A single event ticket includes two drink tix, food, and a special keepsake as a thank you from us to YOU! Last but not least, we're announcing an exciting raffle giveaway next week. The raffle tix will be available for purchase at that time on the Eventbrite page, so stay tuned via e-mail and our socials.

📧Register via the QR code on the attached flyer or at bit.ly/BlackGold2026 (case-sensitive).

Thanks, and see you in October at Affinity's Black Gold 2026: Harlem Nights in Chicago!

08/11/2026

📣 Back by Popular Demand...Affinity's Black Gold Casino Night!

😉 You know the Affinity community loves a good theme, so stay tuned for that announcement in the coming days.

📆⌚️ Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4-8pm
📍 TBA

06/20/2026

: Happy Juneteenth Weekend, Affinity Friends!

The Juneteenth holiday commemorates the official end of legal chattel slavery in the U.S., on June 19, 1865. It also emphasizes education, achievement, and the contributions of Black Americans.

Let us never forget the price our recent and distant ancestors paid for their freedom and ours.

Let us remember that human and civil rights are never permanently won.

Let us forever recognize and celebrate Ms. Opal Lee, affectionately called the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." An educator, activist, and pioneer in the Juneteenth movement, she traveled across the country over several decades to teach people about the significance of Juneteenth, and organized education and cultural events with local community members.

Thanks to her unwavering commitment and dedicated advocacy, she and fellow Juneteenth activists succeeded in it becoming a national holiday in 2021.

This weekend is one for refection, restoration, and celebration, and The Chi is poppin' with Juneteenth activities and festivities!

Take a look at one from yesterday close to us in Hyde Park. The joy and love are infectious. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8snGpgP/

Enjoy, and Happy Juneteenth to you and yours!

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