The Legacy Project unveiled two bronze plaques recognizing LGBTQ+ historical figures Pauli Murray and Matthew Shepard on Oct. 16.

The plaques, part of Northalsted's half-mile Legacy Walk, recognized Murray and Shepard's roles in advancing legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. The ceremony took place at 3418 N. Halsted St.

Legacy Project Executive Director and co-founder Victor Salvo opened the ceremony by highlighting the educational focus of the Legacy Walk, which is the world's only outdoor LGBTQ+ History museum. In addition to adding new Legacy Walk memorials each fall, the Legacy Project is developing programs about LGBTQ+ contributions to history and culture for Illinois public schools ...