It’s hard to take pride when you’re forced to hide. In this issue, Little Village talks to a local org selling Pride flags to benefit LGBTQ Iowans in need, as well as the trans chaplain of a University of Iowa campus ministry that defied the church to keep its doors open to queer clergy and couples. We also explore the history of Juneteenth, from its origins in Texas, 1865, to the first Juneteenth festival in Iowa, 1989, to today, as the GOP works to stifle such history and overturn civil rights protections.
Also inside: a review of Cafe Tacuba, a new Cedar Rapids Mexican restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; TrekFest 2024, starring Deep Space Nine’s leading symbiote; a look at the newly sprouted Wilson’s Orchard and Farm in central Iowa; and an interview with Delvon Lamarr, master of the organ. Plus: Tons of Pride and Juneteenth events around the state, local album and book reviews, and much more.
Cover photo of SEEDS dancers by Jo Allen
