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Marge Summit
Marge Summit (September 3, 1935 – May 16, 2023) was an American LGBT activist. CareerSummit was born in Chicago on September 3, 1935.[1] Summit co-founded the city's Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) branch and launched the "Gay$" initiative.[2] Summit owned His 'n Hers, a bar-restaurant, which due to circumstances was relocated from the Addison L stop to North Broadway.[2][3][4] Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Summit's establishment provided a platform for emerging LGBTQ+ artists and was recognized for its distinctive live entertainment and burgers.[2] She also produced the record "Gay and Straight Together."[2] Summit contributed to the documentary Before Stonewall and co-produced Crimes of Hate, both focusing on LGBTQ+ history and challenges.[2] As an activist, she participated in Mattachine Midwest and PFLAG, and alongside Frank Kellas, initiated the "Gay $ Project."[2][5] Summit also organized AIDS awareness events and fundraisers for entities such as Chicago House.[2] As an adoptive parent, she demonstrated LGBTQ+ individuals' capability to provide loving homes.[2] Summit was honored by the Gay Chicago and Mattachine Midwest, among others.[2] Summit was married to Janan Lindley.[6][7] She died on May 16, 2023, at the age of 87.[2] Recognition
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