Welcome to the Internet home of Invisible to Invincible: Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago. Invisible to Invincible (I2I) is dedicated to fostering support and building community for Chicago-area Asians & Pacific Islanders who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning. Please join us for our monthly Sunday Socials! You can RSVP for events here or just say hi.
WHAT IS i2i? i2i (pronounced "eye-to-eye,"stands for Invisible to Invincible) is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer
in the Chicago area.
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THE CORE INVITES YOU TO BRING YOUR AWESOME TALENTS
& PASSIONS TO THE TABLE AT THE NEXT i2i SOCIAL
elisa armea + I LI HSIAO + WILL TUTOL +
MAGGIE LEE + MICHAEL B +
liz thomson + DWIGHT OKITA
* New Core Members are invited to join the Core twice a year, in January and July. However, individuals may submit a letter requesting to become part of
the Core at any time. (See Membership link for more cool details!)
I2I Members have created a "virtual library" so members can share their LGBTQ and API books with each other. Contact the individual member directly.
welcome
i2i is all things asian & queer.
Activism:
We march in lgbt parades, asian pacific islander (api) parades, and add our voice to protest homophobia. And host retreats and workshops allowing members to explore at a deeper level topics that can empower...such as anti-oppression methods, group dynamics, and year-long event planning.
Culture:
We have open mike nights where members can read their creative writing in a safe, public setting. We sponsor films at the REELING festival and watch emerging asian american comics at STIR FRIDAY NIGHT. We go to museums, book signings, concerts, & amusement parks. We've learned how to make sushi and how to construct protest banners.
Community:
We organize regular monthly socials where we break bread together at various venues. We also create unique programs like "The Story of My Heart," "Movie Night at Kevin's" and "Life Journeys" which boast 15-25 attendees. And our Core Group is open to members who want to get more involved in making a difference and developing new programs and policies.
i2i 5th ANNIVERSARY
GALA
Thank to NQAPIA and many from i2i
that made the event a success! 150 guests attended. It was great to see and exchange ideas with many other queer Asian +South Asian American activists from across the country. It's the first major event by i2i. It put our organization on center stage, which comes with many more responsibilities.
I hope many of you will continue
to step up and help us with many programs!
I Li
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Lola receives the Catalyst Award
for her activism.
One session from the national Summit.
TUESDAY, September 14 Chutney Joe's 5:30-7:00PM http://www.chutneyjoes.com/ 511 S. State St.
Red line to Harrison or a variety of buses that run along State Street. Liz is hosting.
*** Special incentive to attend. Copies of the handsome
group photo of i2i from the Gala will be available to attendees.
Also there will likely be some sharing of
takeaway nuggets of knowledge from the National Summit.***
SOCIALS ARE THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
(The socials are meant to be a safe space for everyone. Speak respectfully. Step up/ Step back. Also don't hit on people inappropriately, or you may be asked to leave.)
