LGBTQ+ Activists Who Changed the Course of History

1. Introduction

   • Acknowledging the pivotal role of LGBTQ+ activists in shaping history.

2. Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992): A Catalyst for Change

   • The significance of Marsha P. Johnson's activism during the Stonewall Uprising.
   • Co-founding the Gay Liberation Front and the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR).
   • Advocacy for transgender and homeless individuals.

3. Harvey Milk (1930-1978): The Voice of Equality

   • Becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in the US.
   • Championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and fighting discrimination.
   • Legacy and impact of Milk's assassination on the movement.

4. Audre Lorde (1934-1992): Empowering Intersectionality

   • The multifaceted activism of Audre Lorde as a poet, essayist, and civil rights advocate.
   • Addressing issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
   • Emphasizing the importance of embracing all aspects of identity.

5. Bayard Rustin (1912-1987): A Strategist for Change

   • Bayard Rustin's influential role in the civil rights movement.
   • Coordinating events like the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
   • Intersection of Rustin's activism and his identity as a gay man.

6. Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002): The Voice for Trans Rights

   • Sylvia Rivera's collaboration with Marsha P. Johnson in LGBTQ+ activism.
   • Co-founding the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR).
   • Advocacy for transgender rights and the marginalized within the LGBTQ+ movement.

7. Cleve Jones (b. 1954): Honoring Lives Lost