Children's Museum hosts All Families Matter event 2015-05-04
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The Chicago Children's Museum ( CCM ), located at Navy Pier, kicked off two months of All Families Matter programming, as part of its commitment to ensure the museum serves the needs of LGBT-led families and gender non-conforming children, with International Family Equality Day ( IFED ) at the museum Sunday, May 3.
The event included music and lots of activities, plus an all-families photo on the staircase, which was decorated with rainbow-themed ribbons placed there by the children. Stacy Buehler performed music, including an original song for the event. Her daughter Liken also performed, as did a young transgender performer, Jason, who attended the event with his mom Jill.
"Our abiding commitment has always been to all families. This is a unique opportunity to show our support for all of Chicago's diverse families, and celebrate children with LGBT parents and caregivers not just on International Family Equality Day, but every day of the year. We take pride in being a museum where all can play, discover and just enjoy being a family," said CCM President and CEO Jennifer Farrington.
Theresa Volpe, who with her wife Mercedes Santos fought for marriage equality in Illinois, helped coordinate the event May 3. The couple were there with their three children.
CCM launched its All Families Matter initiative in 2011. The museum celebrates diversity and believes every family has the right to play, learn and celebrate life without fear, discomfort or shame. See www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/index.php/about/all-families-matter .
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