History comes to Halsted

The Art Deco, rainbow-ringed pillars lining the streets of Boystown since 1998 will shine a little brighter next month with the long-awaited addition of bronze plaques honoring gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) trailblazers who have had a significant impact on world history and cultur

Chicago Unveils the World’s Only Outdoor LGBT History Museum

A global and historical first, the Legacy Walk will celebrate the lives and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to world history and culture.

Coming Out Day: Legacy Walk to bring GLBT history to Halsted

Chicago, IL - The Board of Directors of the Legacy Project announces the plans for the upcoming dedication of the Legacy Walk to take place on Oct. 11, 2012. This unique multi-faceted celebration will be a community first. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, 2 p.m. — 7 p.m. $10

Legacy Project hosts first Pride Month celebration

More than 100 people attended the Legacy Project's first-ever Pride Month celebration at the Center on Halsted rooftop terrace June 30.

The night featured DJ FLX spinning tunes, piano jazz by Bruce Kamsler and entertainment by Angelique Munro, Cyon Flare, Kayla Polanco and Madame X.

The Legacy Project announces education initiative

With Pride upon us and the dedication of the Legacy Walk on National Coming-Out Day—Oct. 11—fast approaching, come two announcements from The Legacy Project.

Dra. Antonia Pantoja honored as Pride Month starts

A tribute honoring lesbian Puerto Rican educator and activist Dr. Antonia Pantoja was held June 1 at the Institute for Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. About 50 people attended the event, which kicked off both Puerto Rican Independence Month and Pride Month.

Legacy Walk fundraising kicks off

LGBT leaders from around the city gathered at the Palmer House Hilton downtown to begin fundraising efforts for the Legacy Walk, the LGBT walking museum headed for permanent display on Halsted street next year.

Cleve Jones coming to Chicago for Legacy Project event

Cleve Jones has some words for his community, and not all of them are flattering.

Legacy walk to transform Halsted Street into a walking museum

With Pride month upon us comes more news from the Legacy Project. This walking museum along a half-mile stretch of Halsted Street showcasing biographies of notable LGBT people across history will take shape with a Gala Luncheon in October of this year and a dedication to take place on Oct.

National-Louis forum looks at Legacy Project, bullying

National-Louis University hosted the "2nd Annual Forum on LGBTQA issues in Higher Education: Building Knowledge-Practice-Action" March 2.