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Title: Pioneering lesbian activist Del Martin dies in San Francisco at 87
Post by: Natasha on August 27, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
Post by: Natasha on August 27, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
Pioneering lesbian activist Del Martin dies in San Francisco at 87
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8/27/2008
Today, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community lost an iconic leader and a beloved friend. Del Martin, 87, passed away in San Francisco with Phyllis Lyon, her lifelong partner and spouse, by her side. Martin was one of the nation's first and most visible lesbian rights activists who dedicated her life to combating homophobia, sexism, violence, and racism. Martin's many contributions to the LGBT movement will resonate for decades to come.
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8/27/2008
Today, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community lost an iconic leader and a beloved friend. Del Martin, 87, passed away in San Francisco with Phyllis Lyon, her lifelong partner and spouse, by her side. Martin was one of the nation's first and most visible lesbian rights activists who dedicated her life to combating homophobia, sexism, violence, and racism. Martin's many contributions to the LGBT movement will resonate for decades to come.
Title: Re: Pioneering lesbian activist Del Martin dies in San Francisco at 87
Post by: Mister on August 27, 2008, 09:56:49 PM
Post by: Mister on August 27, 2008, 09:56:49 PM
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The rainbow flag in the Castro will be a half-mast until Thursday at sunset.
The rainbow flag in the Castro will be a half-mast until Thursday at sunset.