Chicago Mayor Johnson's first annual Pride Reception was held June 27 at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall. Chicago mayors starting with Richard M. Daley have hosted these annual gatherings.
Johnson spoke to the several hundred gathered to mark Pride Month.
This year featured the Chicago Proud Awards. Honorees were:
The Affirm Program at Rush Hospital
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona
Don Abram and Pride in the Pews
Jacqueline Boyd and The Care Plan
Women & Children First
Food was provided by Taylor's Tacos [ www.taylorstacoschicago.com/ ] ; donuts and popcorn were provided by Poppin Dough [ www.poppindough.com/ ] ; cocktails were provided by Present Tense [ www.presenttensebar.com/ ] ; and entertainment was provided by DJ All the Way Kay [ djallthewaykay.com/bio ].