Lois L. Bates (1970-2011) was an activist in Chicago's transgender community. She was known specifically for her HIV prevention work and her advocacy for trans youth.[1] She was also involved with the Chicago Area Ryan White Services Planning Council, Chicago Windy City Black Pride, the Chicago Transgender Coalition, Lakeview Action, the Minority Outreach Intervention Project.[2] Bates worked for the Howard Brown Health Center.[3] She died at the age of 41.[2]
Lois L. Bates | |
|---|---|
 Lois L. Bates | |
| Born | 1970 |
| Died | 2011 (aged 40–41) |
| Occupation | Activist |
Bates was inducted posthumously to the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2012.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Lois Bates, 1970-2011". Chicago Tribune. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Transgender activist Lois Bates dies - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Lois Bates, Trans-Activist, Dies". AIDS Foundation Chicago. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Lois L. Bates". Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 June 2023.