Social figure
Brett Shingledecker |
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Born | 1962 (age 61–62)
Lima, Ohio |
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Known for | Co-founder of People Like Us |
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Brett Shingledecker, a native of Lima, Ohio, was one of the two founders of People Like Us, Chicago’s first gay and lesbian bookstores.[1][2] He was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2011.[3]
Early life
He was born in 1962. A graduate of George Washington University, Shingledecker went to Evanston, Illinois after graduating in 1987 and began working at the Northlight Theatre.[4][5]
Career
People like Us
Reading And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts gave Shingledecker the idea to become active in the LGBT community. He decided to approach Carrie Barnett about opening a gay and lesbian bookstore and they went ahead with the idea.[5] The store was open from 1988 until 1997.[3] However, he sold his half to Barnett in 1994.[4]
Post People like Us career
Shingledecker went on to become an inaugural judge at the Lambda Literary Awards. For the American Booksellers Association, he taught people thinking of becoming booksellers. He was a juror for the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.[4] He has also worked as a tour director and guide.
References
- ^ Williams, Albert (November 10, 1988). "Shop Talk: finally, a bookstore for gays and lesbians". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Latz Griffin, Jean (1990-06-24). "Gay books break into mainstream". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. p. 28. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ a b "BRETT SHINGLEDECKER". The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Brett Shingledecker Papers". Special Collections Registry. Ohio State University. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b Smith, Sid (November 1, 1989). "BUT THE STREET IS HETEROGENEOUS". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
1990–1999 |
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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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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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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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2010–2019 |
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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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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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