Mandy Carter. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

Barbara Ransby, Adam Green, and John D'Emilio. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

John D'Emilio. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

Performers, from left: Maximus Thomas, Luigi Salerni, Jasmin Camarillo and Daniel DK' Simmons at the Rustin event reading ˜Tonight We Remember.™ Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

Johari Jabir, pianist and music director. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

Singer Anthony P. McGlaun. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim

Singer Anthony P. McGlaun. Photo for Windy City Times by Tracy Baim