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SUMMARY:Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Award Reception and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network is hosting a reception to honor Heather Rachelle White\, PhD\, this year’s recipient of its annual Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Award. White is being honored for her paper exploring the importance of the church parish hall—a space where the sacred and secular overlap—in facilitating the early LGBTQ rights movement. The Mollenkott Award is the only one of its kind that honors outstanding research and scholarship in LGBTQ religious history\, and this event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the LGBTQ Religious Archives Network. Enjoy food\, drinks and mingling at our reception followed by an interview and Q&A with White. This event is co-sponsored by Gerber Hart Library & Archives. Learn more about the Mollenkott Award\, our awardee and guest speakers at this event at https://lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/vrm2026.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/virginia-ramey-mollenkott-award-reception-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Chicago Temple/First United Methodist Church\, 77 West Washington Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:awards,spiritual
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SUMMARY:Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, at 5:30 PM at the Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N. Clark\, Chicago. Attendance is free to the public and pre-registration is requested.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:awards,culture
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SUMMARY:Black Excellence Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mon\, Nov 03 | Black Ensemble Theater\nReception – 6:30pm (for Nominees and Their Guest) | Ceremony – 7:30pm \nThe Black Excellence Awards Ceremony\, presented annually by the Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago\, honors and celebrates Chicago theatre\, dance\, music\, film\, literary\, and visual Artists.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/black-excellence-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:awards,culture
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SUMMARY:Pride Action Tank 10th Anniversary Kick Off & Awards: Moving from Stories of Resilience to Changing Systems
DESCRIPTION:About the Event \nPAT 10th Anniversary Kick Off & Awards: Moving from Stories of Resilience to Changing Systems \nOctober 16\, 2025 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. \nJenner & Block\, LLP \n353 N. Clark Street\, 45th Floor \nHosted by the Jenner & Block LGBTQ+ Forum \nEmcee: Cody LaGrow\, Emmy Award-winning journalist and national correspondent \nKeynote: Imani Rupert-Gordon\, President\, National Center for LGBTQ Rights \nContinental Breakfast. Registration required. A government issued ID must be shown at the security desk.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/pride-action-tank-10th-anniversary-kick-off-awards-moving-from-stories-of-resilience-to-changing-systems/
LOCATION:Jenner & Block\, 353 N. Clark St.\, 45th Floor
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Esteem Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of celebration at 3349 N Halsted St where we honor individuals who have made a significant impact in their communities. The Esteem Awards recognize those who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to serving others. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiring stories\, heartfelt speeches\, and well-deserved recognition. Come dressed to impress and be prepared to be inspired by the incredible individuals being honored. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate and uplift those who are making a difference in the world!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-2025-esteem-award/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N. Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:activism,awards
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