The Legacy Project: Connecting Museum Advocacy to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Role Models

Gabriel Gomez Gabriel Gomez, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Library Information and Media Studies Department at Chicago State University. His numerous publications and presentations reflect research interests that span, library science, technology in education, and GLBT activism (particularly in a historical sense). He was also a Fulbright lecturer at Aligarh Muslim University, India.

Gerri Spinella Gerri Spinella, Ed. D., is Educational Director of The Legacy Project. Having expertise in diversity, administration, and online digital literacy, research presentations include Visibility Matters, Addressing GLBTQ Issues, and Online Learning Strategies. Building community partnerships, Dr. Spinella works with Chicagoland Researchers and Advocates for Transformative Education, the Deerfield Relations Commission, the National Louis University GLBT and Technology Committee, and the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) project.

Victor Salvo Victor Salvo is Executive Director and Founder of the Legacy Project. His proficiency in engineering, fundraising and community building derives from his professional background and 30 years as an activist. A former journalist and avid amateur historian, Salvo has written over 120 biographies for the Legacy Project. He was inducted into Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 1998.

Owen Keehnen Owen Keehnen coauthored the historical biographies Leatherman: The Legend of Chuck Renslow and Jim Flint: The Boy From Peoria. His novels include The Sand Bar and Young Digby Swank. His interviews with LGBTQ notables were collected in We're Here, We're Queer and he co-edited Nothing Personal: Chronicles of Chicago's LGBTQ Community 1977–1997. He was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in 2012.

Abstract

The professional behaviors of educators build a framework so youth can grow academically and emotionally; however, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender (GLBT) youth often lack systematic strategies that address their needs.¹ The Legacy Project's Education Initiative (LPEI) was established by gay community leaders and historians, as an extension of The Legacy Walk (TLW), an outdoor memorial streetscape in Chicago, Illinois that was dedicated on October 11, 2012. The Legacy Project (TLP) and TLW reintegrate GLBT contributions into our society's shared history by providing resources for educators and museums. TLP is a private cultural endeavor committed to raising the awareness of GLBT historical contributions in the public realm. This work has evolved out of an activist community striving to secure social justice and acceptance for GLBT people. This case study will examine the development of TLP and its possible educational application for museums.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

The Legacy Project: Connecting Museum Advocacy to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Role Models

Information for

Open access

Opportunities

Help and information

The Legacy Project: Connecting Museum Advocacy to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Role Models

Abstract

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Related research

To cite this article:

Download citation

Information for

Open access

Opportunities

Help and information

Keep up to date

Your download is now in progress and you may close this window

Login or register to access this feature