Rev. Dr. Marti Scott, pastor of the church, led the service. The Bruce Scott “Courage and Justice” Award was presented to Windy City Times Publisher Tracy Baim.
Bruce Scott, one of the men fired by the federal government during the “Lavender Scare” (documented in the book The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government), was with his partner, Larry Bloom, for 20 years. Bloom was a member of the Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church up until his passing a few months ago. The award is named for Scott, who died several years ago, and was presented by Maryann, Larry Bloom’s sister and Rev. Scott.
Photos by Lisa Howe-Ebright and Tracy Baim”