The Legacy Project, the world's only Outdoor LGBT museum ealk, will hold an outdoor ceremony celebrating the induction of bronze memorials commemorating Leonard Bernstein, Josephine Baker, Rudolf Nureyev, Billy Strayhorn, and "The Story of the Pink Triangle" ( a.k.a the fate of homosexuals under Hitler during the Holocaust ) onto Chicago's Award-Winning "Legacy Walk" museum streetscape in honor of October — "LGBT History Month" — and National Coming-Out Day. The event will take place Saturday, Oct.10, beginning at 3p at 3245 N. Halsted and proceeding as follows:
THE PINK TRIANGLE….. 3245 N. Halsted ( in front of Aris Health Center ) Approx. 3:00 - 3:15p
BILLY STRAYHORN…. 3411 N. Halsted ( in front of the Chicago Diner ) Approx. 3:25 - 3:40p
RUDOLF NUREYEV…. 3519 N. Halsted ( in front of Cupid's Treasure ) Approx. 3:50 - 4:05p
LEONARD BERNSTEIN…. 3641 N. Halsted ( in front of Circuit ) Approx. 4:15 - 4:30p
JOSEPHINE BAKER…. 3656 N. Halsted ( in front of the COH ) Approx. 4:40 - 4:55p
"The Legacy Walk is the world's only outdoor LGBT museum walk. It is dedicated to raising awareness of LGBT contributions to world history and culture as a means to counter the ignorance which fuels anti-gay bullying. It has been internationally recognized for its unique public approach to LGBT history and its digital integration of education tools with an outdoor installation through the use of Near Field Communication. We are delighted to add these five remarkable plaques to those for Jane Addams, Byard Rustin, Alan Turing and so many others… an extremely moving tribute to an aspect of shared human history that most people aren't aware exists," said Legacy Project Executive Director Victor Salvo. "We hope it will lead to conversations about the importance of inclusiveness, especially for LGBTQ youth who are most often forced to grow up without ever learning anything positive about historically significant people like themselves. This lack of information, coupled with negative messaging heard daily, leads to feelings of isolation and loss of self-esteem — the primary drivers of LGBT youth suicide and bullying in our schools."
There will also be a reception at the conclusion of the festivities on the rooftop of the Center on Halsted at 3656 N. Halsted where the press is welcome interview attendees.
www.legacyprojectchicago.org .