photos 2005 + 2006
Chicago's First Immigration March- Lola and Amanda represent. (May 2006)
Chicago's FAAIM (Asian American Film Showcase), April 2006
Liz, Lola and others viewed Kiet. Liz is pictured here with the film director.
Queer API Ntnl Roundtable
November 2005
Karl and Liz were invited to the first Queer API Ntnl Roundtable held in conjunction with the 2005 Creating Change Conference organized by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF).
Fun Force Task Force meeting
December 9, 2005
We met at Dennis' gorgeous space on the beach for an organizational meeting. Pictured from left to right: I Li, Jin, Dan, Liz, and Dennis; Photos by Karl
Japanese Market Festival- Liz and Lola pictured here during the annual Festival at the Japanese American Service Committee,
June 2005.
2005 Chicago Dyke March
Jin, Lola, and Liz represent i2i by passing out fortune cookies with customized fortunes. We even got a photo of us marching in the
Windy City Times. June 29, 2005
30 Under 30 Awards, May 29, 2005
I2I's very own Karl and David were two recipients for their activist work in the community.
Bubble Tea Party in Lakeview, May 2005
Karl, Dennis, Pedro, and I Li chat and drink bubble tea in an Asian American-owned tea room on Belmont.
May 2005 I2I Meeting at Howard Brown Health Center
First picture- Michael, _____, and Karl
Second picture- I Li, David Igaski, and facilitator;
Third picture- Dennis, Lola, David I., and Jin (in back).
Photo by Tracy Baim,
Windy City Times
Freedom to Marry Celebration, February 9, 2006; Michelle, Karl, Michael, Liz; Lola and Michael; Liz pointing out our co-sponsorship
Meeting at Rogers Park's Pressure Billiards & Cafe, January 12, 2006
Pictured here from left to right: Lola, Jin, Greg, Dan, Karl, Michael, Denys. Photo by liz
Chicago Dyke March, June 24, 2006
Liz and Karl;
Liz and Lani Montreal
Task Force Meeting, April 2, 2005 at David's place
1) David and Lola get some food;
2) Dennis and Michael
One of the first meetings; Chicago Free Press also covered this event (see Media page).Photos by Lola
Potluck Dinner Party
February 11, 2006
7:30pm - 9:30 p.m.
RSVP by sending an e-mail to ChicagoI2I@gmail.com.
Meet other LGBTQ Asian/Pacific Islanders, get the scoop on I2I's plans for the year, and bring a dish to share! * The event will take place at a private residence in Rogers Park; we will provide the address once you RSVP.
*To ensure a variety of food, we propose the following:
If the first letter of your last name is…A–M, please bring an appetizer or side dish…if it's N–Z, please bring a dessert. Questions? Contact Michael. We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 11th!
Perspectives on LGBTQ
Asian Pacific Islander America
Gerber/Hart Library & Archives
May 13, 2006
1:00-3:00 p.m.
On May 13, 2006, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Asian and Pacific Islander Chicagoans will convene at Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, at 1:00 p.m. for a panel discussion titled, "Perspectives on LGBTQ Asian Pacific Islander America," organized by Invisible to Invincible (i2i), Chicago 's new LGBT API community organization.
The moderated panel will include LGBT API leaders/academics/activists:
Karl Kimpo, who runs the Asian/Pacific Islander HIV Capacity Building Assistance Program for the Asian Health Coalition of Illinois, Rev. and Green Party Candidate for Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rodriguez-Schlorff, and Myron Dean Quon, Esq., former deputy regional director of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund and adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University. Free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served.
For more information about this event, e-mail ChicagoI2I@gmail.com or call Gerber/Hart Library, at 773-381-8030 or
Contact: Myron Dean Quon, Esq.
Invisible2Invincible: Asian Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago
Phone: 213-324-5051
E-mail: m-quon@northwestern.edu
Gay Games Sushi Party
Agami , 4712 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60640
July 11, 2006; 8:00-10:00 p.m.
This free event is a smoke-free, all-ages, and all-genders event for Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) Gay Games Athletes, A&PI Gay Games Participants, A&PI Chicago area locals, and their friends.
Gay Games After Party
Crew Bar + Grill, 4804 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60640
July 11, 2006; 10:00 p.m.-
After the I2I Gay Games Sushi Party, join I2I just a few doors north of Agami at Crew for the I2I Gay Games AfterParty. RSVP by July 18, 2006 for either the Sushi Party or the After Party or email I2I.
Beautiful sushi; the Women's Softball Team; and Dwight and friends; Photos by Dwight
Coming Out Day Gathering
(w/ Nat'l APA Women's Forum De-brief)
October 11, 2006
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Come celebrate National Coming Out Day and hear about Liz's recent trip to Los Angeles for the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) Convening and LGBT APA Gathering. Light appetizers and water will be provided. Please bring a little something (food or beverage) to share. RSVP by Monday, October 9. Email I2I for details and directions.
2006 Winter Social for LGBT Asian Pacific Islanders, Family, and Friends
December 17, 2006
4:00-8:00 p.m.
1) Pedro, Dennis, friend, David, friend, Michael, Michelle, I Li, Dan
Food sponsored by Asian Human Services.
