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Reception: The Legacy Wall at Illinois Wesleyan University

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Legacy Wall

From musicians to engineers, scientist and activists, The Legacy Wall is a portable display that lists the achievements and life stories of 125 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people throughout history.

Do not miss your chance to see the display at the Ames Library on Illinois Wesleyan University’s Campus from February 1 – 13. At which point it will relocate to Illinois State University’s Milner Library from February 15 – 27.

Illinois Wesleyan University and McLean County Not in My Town would like to invite you to their opening reception! The reception will be held at the Ames Library on Sunday, January 31st, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with hor d’oeuvres and non-Alcoholic drinks provided by the university.

Please RSVP for the Opening Reception here: http://tinyurl.com/Legacy-Reception-IWU

RELATED LEGACY WALL EVENTS:

Thursday, February 11th, 7 p.m., Ames Library
Unspoken Histories of Queer People of Color
Enrique Faulkner, Illinois Wesleyan University, Assistant Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Monday, February 15, 7 p.m., Prairie Room in the Bone Student Center
Bayard Rustin: Black Gay Quaker Thinker and Civil Rights and Labor Activist
Carlos Figueroa, Ithaca College

Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m., Main floor of Milner Library
Woman in Blue: Union Army Private Albert D.J. Cashier of Illinois – The life of transgender Civil War veteran Albert Cashier
Librarian Bill Kemp, McLean County Museum of History

Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m., Main floor of Milner Library
Barbara Gittings: Gay Pioneer – Interview
Tracy Baim, Windy City Times Publisher and Executive Editor

 

Holiday Happy Hour at Guido’s Bar & Grill on December 17th

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Please join us in this season of inclusion by attending the Holiday Happy Hour at Guido’s Bar & Grill (2 East Main St., Champaign) on December 17th.

This is an opportunity to mingle with folks in the community. There will be a cash bar and light shacks, provided by the Up Center of Champaign County! Equality Illinois is excited to partner with the Up Center on this social event. A $5 donation is suggested. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/Season-of-Inclusion-CU

Contact me at mfogliano@eqil.org with questions. Thank you!

Best Regards,
Marcus Fogliano

Celebrate 25 years of Equality Illinois at the Gala

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Equality Illinois is entering our 25th year and we plan to celebrate in a big way with our 2016 Gala on Saturday, February 6, 2016, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago.  The Gala is the largest LGBT events of its kind in the Midwest, drawing more than 1,400 guests, including nearly 100 public officials and many more community VIPs.
You have helped create all the successes and milestones of our movement over the last quarter century and we want to celebrate with you at one of the most anticipated, elegant and fun society events of the year. Make sure to get your tickets now – we are offering special anniversary discounted pricing through November 15th.

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