| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 14, 2026, 6:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 14, 2026, 6:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/14/rick-garcia-chicago-gay-rights-activist-dies-69/ |
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Before [ Rick Garcia ][25] died Monday night, the indefatigable gay rights
activist’s brother recalled a childhood photo.
The young Garcia sat between his parents in the black-and-white shot. His legs
dangled off a chair as he waited to listen to the mayor of his hometown, St.
Louis. He was a littl...