Awards honored University of Chicago professor of history and author of Gay New York, George Chauncey, Ph.D. (center); Subaru of America; and longtime LCCP volunteers Gayle Birdsong (left) and Mary Torres (right). Photo by Tracy Baim
Nearly 2,000 women and men joined together for the 13th annual Coming Out Against Cancer benefit for the Lesbian Community Cancer Project. Held at the sprawling South Shore Cultural Center, the event featured awards, dancing, food and drinks. Co-chairs were Sandy Dyer and Julie Kata. MC was Gretchen Helfrich of WBEZ Radio, and DJs were Meshell Ndegeocello and Jahi Sundance. FROM LEFT: Dyer, LCCP Executive Director Jessica Halem, Helfrich, LCCP Board President Marsha East and Kata. Photo by Tracy Baim