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On the afternoon of Oct. 15, the Legacy Project celebrated its 10th anniversary with the dedication of three new bronze memorials along Chicago's Legacy Walk.

New bronze plaques will honor transgender medical researcher Dr. Alan Hart, gay AIDS activist and political cartoonist Daniel Sotomayor, and Jose Sarria, founder of the Imperial Court, one of the oldest LGBT groups ...

As Pride Month wraps up, we're giving a special tip of a hat to the allies – whether it's the mom who warmly embraces her newly-out child, or in this case, two notable Chicagoans.

Victor Salvo, founder and executive director of The Legacy Project joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain the history of the organization and why it’s important to the LGBTQ community.

Mike Stephen ... discusses the important educational work of The Legacy Project with its founder and executive director Victor Salvo.

For LGBTIQ+ travelers, most trips begin by seeking out the local “gayborhood.”

This summer, Chicago Pride Fest (June 18-19) and the Chicago Pride Parade (June 26) return to the Windy City in all their rainbow revelry. 

June in Chicago is spectacular for many reasons — the beaches are open on our sparkling lakefront, bustling patios fill with restaurant-goers, and festival season is in full swing across the city. But one of the major highlights of June is Pride Month.

As LGBTQ2S+ people around the world gain greater visibility, it’s only natural we seek to memorialize and honour our history with monuments. But that effort comes with a responsibility to be accurate and inclusive.

The Legacy Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honor the accomplishments of LGBTQ people around the world, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.