i2i Readings

Invisible to Invincible ( i2i ) : Asian Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago hosted an interactive discussion, "Story of My Pride," Aug. 13 at Asian Human Services in Uptown, where guests shared their coming-out stories.
From family reactions to first-hand accounts and experiences, speakers shared intimate details of how they navigated through their sexuality. Volunteer Dwight Okita believed that the event was a hands-on way of connecting people and their stories.

"Some people think being queer and Asian is a double minority. I look at it as a double happiness," he said.

According to the organization's website, Invisible to Invincible ( i2i ) : Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as LGBTQQ ( lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer ) in the Chicago area. Photos and text by Terrence Chappell