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A group of ballroom performers known as the Angels march during the "Pride Without Prejudice" protest in 2021.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a transgender activist and veteran of the Stonewall Riots, speaks during a visit to Chicago's Black, trans community center in 2023.

Photographer and art collector Patric McCoy poses in front of his exhibition, "Take My Picture," at Wrightwood 659.

Luke Carroll, who owns Green Inc. flower shop, which celebrated 50 years in 2023.

Dr. Ellie Kim, a research coordinator at Lurie Children's Hospital's Trans Youth Care Study, was the first of several Lurie Children's Hospital employees to publicly come out against cosmetic genital surgeries the hospital has performed on intersex children.

Jalisa Ford stands near the garden memorial for her son, Janari Ricks, who was fatally shot at 9 years old.

Brave Space Alliance leaders and trans activists at a Black Trans Lives Matter march in 2020.

Alderman-elect Bennett Lawson greets a 44th Ward constituent Wednesday, March 1, 2023, near the Belmont CTA Station.

More than 400 Howard Brown Health workers went on strike in January 2023.

Lady Gaga performs at Wrigley Field in 2017.

Nahiomy Alvarez, who survived an Aug. 14 hit-and-run crash in 2021 that killed her best friend, Sophie Allen.

Lion cubs Pesho, Sidai and Lomelok take their first steps outside since birth at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Activists Taty Chante, Jae Rice, Lucy Stoole and Miss Toto march during the 2021 Drag March for Change.

Minky "LiftyBoi" Kim, personal trainer and owner of Han Training.