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Queer Justice

We are proud to announce the launch of Queer Justice, the American LGBTQ+ Museum’s first traveling exhibition created in collaboration with Lambda Legal.

For 50 years, Lambda Legal has been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, paving the way for progress and equality. Now, the American LGBTQ+ Museum is bringing our journey to you.

Queer Justice will open in New York City, then make its way across the country to Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Dallas.

Person holds up white sign that reads "We're Here" with Lambda Legal logo
Lambda Legal lawyer Paul Castillo stands with client Dana Zzyym.

Along with the American LGBTQ+ Museum, we’re bringing the Queer Justice exhibit across the country. Find it in a city near you:

New York-November 13-18, 2023

Thank you to everyone who attended and the The Center for hosting!

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Atlanta-January 5-February 16, 2024

On view at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Queer Justice is an exhibit within the National Center for Civil and Human Rights that requires a ticket to enter.
Tickets may be purchased online here. 

Los Angeles-March 4-31, 2024

On view at the Los Angeles LGBT Center
1125 N McCadden Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90038

(Upon arrival, simply press the exterior call button for entry)

Chicago-May 4-31, 2024

On view at the Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60613

Find directions and accessibility details here.

Washington, D.C.-July 2024

Details TBA

Dallas-September 2024

Details TBA

 

In addition to this limited exhibition, each stop will also include special programming. Find your city below to register for these special events.

Chicago Opening Reception

The Chicago Queer Justice Opening Reception and Exhibition Viewing will be hosted by Lambda Legal, the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and the Center on Halsted.

The opening reception includes a panel discussion titled “The Fight for Queer Justice: Past, Present, & Future,” featuring Kevin Jennings (Lambda Legal CEO), Camilla Taylor (Lambda Legal Deputy Legal Director for Litigation), Owen Keehnen (writer and historian), and Silas Leslie (Trans-Inclusive Chicago ‘Hire Trans Now’ Program Director).

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Los Angeles Opening Reception

The Los Angeles Queer Justice Opening Reception and Exhibition Viewing will be hosted by Lambda Legal, the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

The opening reception included a panel discussion titled “Our Movement at 50: Past, Present, & Future,” featuring Kevin Jennings (Lambda Legal), Jennifer Pizer (Lambda Legal), Bamby Salcedo (TransLatin@ Coalition), Tony Hoang (Equality California & Silver State Equality), and Jeannette Bronson (Black Lesbians United).

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Atlanta Opening Reception

This opening reception included the panel discussion: Lambda Legal’s Past, Present, and Future in Atlanta and throughout the South.

The panel will explore Lambda Legal’s landmark legal history in Atlanta, the critical cases currently being litigated, and the future of our movement in the South. The conversation complements the exhibition by shedding light on how Lambda Legal’s work is shaping the course of LGBTQ+ justice. The panel will include Dani Alexander-Burk (Lambda Legal Southern Regional Program Coordinator), Vandy Beth Glenn (Lambda Legal Client, Glenn v. Brumby), Kevin Jennings (Lambda Legal CEO), Jane Morrison (Founding Lambda Legal Southern Regional Director), and others.

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New York City Opening Reception

This opening reception included the panel discussion: Intersections of Activism: ACT UP, Visual AIDS, and Lambda Legal’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Justice.

The panel conversation explored the critical roles organizations like ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and Visual AIDS in the context of landmark rulings that changed the face of American law. This conversation complemented the exhibition by shedding light on how the activism of individuals, collectives, and organizations during the AIDS crisis intersected with Lambda Legal’s work and has shaped the course of LGBTQ+ justice over the past half-century.

The panel featured Ron Goldberg (Author of Boy with the Bullhorn), Blake Paskal (Artist Engagement and Community Programs Manager, Visual AIDS), and José Abrigo (HIV Project Director, Lambda Legal), and will be moderated by Suhaly Bautista-Carolina (Director of Public Programs and Partnerships, The American LGBTQ+ Museum).

Watch the Panel