In this live edition of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary Morten welcomes longtime friend and Chicago media icon Tracy Baim to discuss her latest book, “Liberating Healthcare: 50 Years of Resistance, Resilience, and Healing at Howard Brown Health.”

From the early days of LGBTQ+ organizing to the modern fight for inclusive, affirming healthcare, Tracy unpacks why she felt this history needed to be documented now. Together, they explore journalism, movement building, and the urgent need to preserve community memory.

Episode Highlights:
- Why Tracy felt compelled to document 50 years of Howard Brown Health’s legacy
- The role of Windy City Times in LGBTQ+ journalism and preserving community history
- Press Forward Chicago and what’s next for local, independent media

Links and Resources:
- Liberating Healthcare Book – donate.howardbrown.org/campaign/678582/donate
- Press Forward Chicago – www.cct.org/press-forward
- Windy City Times – www.windycitytimes.com