American photographer
Betty Lark Ross |
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Occupation | Art teacher |
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Known for | One of the first out teachers in Chicago |
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Betty Lark Ross is a retired art teacher who taught at Latin School of Chicago[1] specializing in photography and printmaking. She was one of the first out teachers in Chicago.[2]
Advocacy
Ross was one of the founding members and later co-chair[3] of the Chicago chapter of GLSTN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers’ Network) which later became GLSEN. Ross also served on their National Board. She participated in many GLSEN Youth Leadership Summits, their Midwest Conference on Ending Homophobia in Schools.[2]
Advocacy work at her school
Ross was an advisor to the Latin School’s gay-straight alliance for 25 years and the first out lesbian on the Independent Schools Association of the Central States diversity committee.[2]
Artwork
Ross has photographed the Gay Games in Chicago, Pride Parades, and Dyke Marches.
Honors and awards
Ross was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2021.[2]
Personal life
Ross is married to Becky Flory. They participate in the Halsted Street Halloween Parade and the city’s CowParade.
References
- ^ Raviv, Eden (June 1, 2021). "Betty Lark Ross: A Social and Technological Trailblazer". The Forum. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Betty Lark Ross". Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Pick, Grant (December 10, 1998). "In With the Out Crowd". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
1990–1999 |
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1991 | - Ortez Alderson
- Jon-Henri Damski
- James W. Flint
- Gay Chicago
- Renee C. Hanover
- Howard Brown Health Center
- Judith S. Johns
- Carol A. Johnson
- William B. Kelley
- Marie J. Kuda
- Chuck Renslow
- Adrienne J. Smith
- Max C. Smith
- Richard B. Turner
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1992 | |
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1993 | |
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1994 | - Robert J. Adams
- Tracy Baim
- George S. Buse
- James A. Bussen
- Lori Cannon
- John Chester
- Chicago House and Social Service Agency
- Samuel F. Davis Jr.
- Adrienne J. Goodman
- Earnest E. Hite Jr.
- Bruce Koff
- Ellis B. Levin
- Lionheart Gay Theatre Company
- Open Hand Chicago
- Gregory A. Sprague
- Elizabeth E. Tocci
- Steven F. Wakefield
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1995 | |
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1996 | |
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1997 | - Toni Armstrong Jr.
- Miguel Ayala
- Roger Chaffin
- James C. Darby
- Dignity Chicago
- Ida Greathouse
- John Hammell
- Rick Karlin
- Corinne J. Kawecki
- Larry McKeon
- David G. Ostrow
- Mary Ann Smith
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2000–2009 |
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2000 | |
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2001 | |
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2002 | - Affinity Community Services
- Evette Cardona
- C. C. Carter
- Jim Gates (Chicago businessman)
- Louis I. Lang
- Mattachine Midwest
- NAMES Project Chicago Chapter
- Charles Edward Nelson II
- Mona Noriega
- Christina Smith
- Lauren Sugerman
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2003 | - Angel Abcede
- About Face Theatre
- AIDS Legal Council of Chicago
- Buddies' Restaurant and Bar
- Tania Callaway
- Armand R. Cerbone
- Chicago Black Lesbians and Gays
- R. Sue Connolly
- Bon Foster
- The Graham Family
- Tonda L. Hughes
- Patricia M. Logue
- John Pennycuff
- Laurence E. Spang
- Sheron Denise Webb
- Albert N. Williams
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2009 | |
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2010–2019 |
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2010 | |
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2011 | - Paul Adams
- Greg Cameron
- Antonia Flores
- Grant Lynn Ford
- Robert Garofalo
- Good Shepherd Parish Metropolitan Community Church
- Ted Grady
- Marcia Hill
- Tony Jackson
- Jenner & Block LLP
- Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles
- The Night Ministry
- Brett Shingledecker
- Jon Simmons
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2012 | - Lois L. Bates
- Chi-Town Squares
- Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus
- St. Sukie de la Croix
- Sanford E. Gaylord
- William W. Greaves
- Keith R. Green
- Mark Ishaug
- David Orr
- Proud to Run, Chicago
- Bill Pry
- Chuck Rodocker
- Heather C. Sawyer
- Laura S. Washington
- Honey West
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2013 | |
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2014 | |
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2015 | - Jean Albright
- Fred Eychaner
- Emmanuel Garcia
- Stanley Jencyzk
- Lesbian and Gay Police Association
- Gay Officers Action League
- Phoenix Matthews
- Gail Morse
- Michael O'Connor
- Jan Schakowsky
- Barbara Smith
- Camilla B. Taylor
- Lauren Verdich
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