PrideIndex.com will host its annual Esteem Awards June 30 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St., 2-4 p.m.
Since 2007, the awards have honored local and national organizations and individuals for their continued efforts in supporting the African-American and LGBT communities in the areas of entertainment, media, civil rights, business and art.
This year’s honorees include Affinity Community Services, former mayoral LGBT liaison Bill Greaves, Towleroad.com, TheGrio.com, transgender activist June LaTrobe and Dr. Cathy Cohen, among others.
This event is free. See www.TheEsteemAwards.com or www.PrideIndex.com.