Center on Halsted provides resources and support to 1,400 people per day and 45,000 people per year. “Hosting Pride Night is an in-season highlight of our year-long Pride efforts with the LGBTQ community in Chicagoland and a great way to get the whole organization involved from our players and coaches to front office and fanbase.”Īs part of the night’s celebration, the Bulls will host 100 people from community partner Center on Halsted (COH), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of LGBTQ individuals in Chicagoland. “At the Bulls, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and aim to create a culture of appreciation for who you are,” said Michael Reinsdorf, Chicago Bulls President and Chief Operating Officer. The night will feature special national anthem and halftime performances by the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, along with Pride-themed in-game graphics and entertainment, a pregame player address, a Pride-inspired BMO Artist Hat Series giveaway by local artist and LGBTQ advocate, Nina Palomba, and an “Inspire With Us” shirt and tote, designed in collaboration with BOY MEETS GIRL® for purchase in the Madhouse Team Store. 4 when the team takes on the Boston Celtics at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls will host the organization’s second annual Pride Night in partnership with BMO Harris Bank on Saturday, Jan.
