On June 30, Illinois Holocaust Museum will host a thoughtful reflection and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a dynamic panel of thought leaders and advocates.

Since the 1970s, the last Sunday in June was an opportunity for thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to celebrate their individuality with parades, marches, and celebrations – using these events as a way to be seen, heard, and accepted.

Join Columnist and Political Analyst Laura Washington of the Chicago Sun-Times and ABC-7 Chicago, Senator Mike Simmons, CEO of Equality Illinois Brian C. Johnson, Executive Producer of Art & Pep, Kevin Hauswirth, and Executive Director of GLAAD Legal Advocates and Defenders Janson Wu as they discuss how the global pandemic has impacted the public face of the LGBTQ community.

What: Virtual Panel – Pride in the Time of COVID-19

Who: Laura Washington, Columnist & Political Analyst

Senator Mike Simmons

Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois

Kevin Hauswirth, Executive Producer of Art & Pep

Janson Wu, Executive Director of GLAAD Legal Advocates and Defenders

When: June 30, 6:30 PM CDT

Where: Zoom

Register: https://ihm.ec/pride2021

About Illinois Holocaust Museum

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center honors the Survivors and victims of the Holocaust and transforms history into current, relevant, and universal lessons in humanity. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Museum provides a universal call to action: Take history to heart. Take a stand for humanity. The Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with last admission at 4:00 PM. F

or more information, visit www.ilholocaustmuseum.org or call 847-967-4800.