Converging with civil rights, women’s liberation, anti-war movements
Inspired by Kennedy, Michigan native played key role in early LGBTQ movement
Oct. 23, 1981 issue of the Blade previewed DC elections
Selective use of militant tactics helped the movement to grow
Longtime LGBT rights advocate came out publicly in 1975
Co-founder of GAA was manager at Ziegfeld’s-Secrets
Each played important role in advancing LGBT rights
Survivor fought for gay inclusion in Holocaust Museum
Activist helped pave the way for the rest of us to live openly
