The Chicago Public Library continues its “Celebrating Diversity” series in June with the observance of LGBT Pride Month.
Co-sponsored by the library’s Pride Month Committee, the opening program features a screening and discussion of the documentary film Living With Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100, with director Yvonne Welbon. The film spotlights the life of Ruth Ellis, who was thought to be the oldest “out” African-American lesbian. The program takes place Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium at the Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted St.
Additional highlights in June include:
—Film Screening: The Celluloid Closet
—Discussion with Laura Krugoff, Lambda Literary Award nominated author of My Brother’s Name
—Award-winning artist Edie Fake
—Performance by the Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles’ Brass Quintet and Clarinet Choir
—RoyAL with DJ Nick Castle
A complete listing of LGBT Pride Month programs is available at chicagopubliclibrary.org.