Chicago Dyke March

Dyke Marches in New York, Boston, Seattle, Portland and Buffalo said they had no bans against Jewish Pride flags.

Aiden PinkJune 6, 2019

Flags with Jewish stars are not allowed, but Palestinian flags are accepted.

As we fight the violent bigots on the far right, it is disheartening that those who purport to be more welcoming are closing their doors to us.

Recognizing the complexity of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Dyke March should be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine.

There is no other space in the often difficult-to-navigate queer scene of Chicago that makes me feel more whole.

Josefin DolstenSeptember 12, 2017

Bomb threats, a frozen Kotel compromise, Zionists banned from pride parades, neo-Nazis rising and hurricanes hitting—not a good year for the Jews.

Amanda BermanAugust 22, 2017

During the Charlottesville riots, 800 miles away, a group of American Jews fought back against the exclusion of Zionists from the Chicago Slutwalk.

“We still stand behind Dyke March Chicago’s decision to remove the Zionist contingent from their event, & we won’t allow Zionist displays at ours.”

Ari FeldmanJuly 20, 2017

“this makes me so damn sad,” one person tweeted in response.

Ben SalesJuly 17, 2017

“You attacked, humiliated and robbed me of a job. No tears. I forgive you. Just hope you learn how destructive and pointless hatred is.”