Summit, who owned Chicago’s legendary His ‘n Hers bars for 20 years, discussed her personal history, including surviving a violent attack; owning Ms bar downtown; the music and food of His ‘n Hers; raising an interracial adopted daughter; co-founding the wildly popular and influential Gay Dollars campaign in the 1980s; and more memories of the gay community of Chicago.
Inside Leather History, A Fireside Chat is a live-on-stage interview project designed to capture for posterity the amazing and dynamic contributions of Chicago’s rich GLBT community.
Douglas OKeeffe co-produces Inside Leather History, A Fireside Chat with Joanne Gaddy as a public service. Previous Chats have included Chicago notables Chuck Renslow, Lori Cannon, Vernita Gray and Jim Flint. The formal interview lasts about one hour. Following the interview the floor opens for audience questions.
Video by Tracy Baim/Windy City Times below.
