This week in LGBTQ history: Celebrating and honoring Christine Jorgensen

Christine Jorgensen was born 90 years ago, on May 30, 1926.  An American trans woman, she was the first person to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery. Upon graduation from the Bronx’s Christopher Columbus High School in 1945, she was drafted into the U.S.

SHE100 issues grants to 5 agencies

The Chicago-based SHE100, a donor-informed fund for LGBTQ organizations, hosted its annual grants giving event March 13 at Center on Halsted.

Legacy Wall Explores Often-Hidden LGBT Lives

Several surprises await those who visit The Legacy Project exhibit  on view at Illinois State University's Milner Library until next Friday. The project pays tribute to the contributions of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender individuals throughout history.

WAMC Radio's 51% Show

On this week’s 51%, we explore the LGBTQ community, in relation to a legacy wall in Illinois and an LGBTQ studies class in California. And we meet the film director of Big Stone Gap. I’m Allison Dunne and this is 51%.

Legacy Wall highlights contributions of LGBT individuals

The Legacy Wall, a traveling interactive LGBT history exhibit, will be on display on the main floor of Illinois State University’s Milner Library February 15-27.

Craft: That was then, this is now & we goofed

This one's for Albert D.J. Cashier, who we done wrong, we're sorry to confess, in last week's GO! section.

LGBT legacies showcased in ISU, IWU exhibit

BLOOMINGTON — It's not the Great Wall of China, exactly. But by the time the Legacy Wall has finished its planned journey in the years ahead, it will have covered as much ground.

Illinois Department of Human Rights Hosts Travelling LGBT History Exhibit in Chicago

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Chicago-based Legacy Project today announced the arrival of “The Legacy Wall,” a traveling interactive history exhibit honoring the contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people to world history and culture,

Chicago's NBC-5 Making a Difference Interview: The Legacy Project's Executive Director Victor Salvo

NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter sits down with Victor Salvo of The Legacy Project to discuss how the organization is preserving the history of the LGBTQ Community, and the latest installation of the Legacy Wall going up in the Thompson Center Jan. 25.

Legacy Wall Exhibit Coming to IWU

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Legacy Wall, a traveling exhibit featuring stories of LGBT individuals who have made a significant impact in the world, will be coming to The Ames Library at Illinois Wesleyan University Jan. 31 through Feb. 13. An opening reception is scheduled for Jan.