With the Women's Action Committee of Center on Halsted hosting, "By Women For Women: Art-Performance-Engagement" will present the Community Leader Awards to Kat Fitzgerald, and Vera Washington & Patricia S. McCombs.

The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, at Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph St., at 6:30 p.m.

Washington and McCombs, both of whom have been inducted into the Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame, are known for their history of bringing women together for social events in a safe and affirming space. Fitzgerald is known and recognized for her presence at Chicago events and offering her photography services to many LGBTQ organizations and businesses, including Windy City Times.

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