Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame Inductees
November 7, 2008 by James Hipps · Leave a Comment
Today, Novemeber 13th, Chicago will place their new inductees into the Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. The first is Jand Addams (1860–1935). Jane was the 1931 Nobel Prize winner (she was the first U.S. woman to win a Nobel), for her pioneering work in founding Hull House in 1890, which created a lasting model for social change and diverse thought. Also included are:
Suzanne Arnold, 52, for her long-term work in the local and national lesbian and gay sports community.
Kevin G. Boyer, 45, for his service to the LGBT communities, including co-creating national Gay and Lesbian History Month
Michal Brody, Ph.D., 60, and activist and author, for her work as a founding member of the groundbreaking Chicago Gay Liberation group in 1969.
Sam Coady, 43, for his long-term contributions to the LGBT sports community.
Eddie Dugan, 1944-1987, who contributed greatly to the LGBT nightlife in Chicago.
Murray Edelman, Ph.D., 65, a founder of the Chicago Gay Liberation group.
Stephan Jones, ?-1980, Entertainer and health advocate.
Joe La Pat, 1943-2008, for his contributions to Proud to Run, Stike Against AIDS ,Chicago House, and Gay Games.
Jesus Salgueiro and Art Smith, both 47, an openly gay couple who created Common Threads, and international children’s chairity.
Guy Warner, 66, for his work with the Mattachine Midwest.
Previous inductees include Lorraine Hansberry, Billie Jean King and Jeanette Howard Foster.
To find out more, visit glhalloffame.org!
