Monthly Archives: October 2011

October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Pedro Zamora

Pedro Zamora AIDS Activist b. February 29, 1972 d. November 11, 1994 “As gay young people, we are marginalized. As young people who are HIV-positive and have AIDS, we are totally written off.” Pedro Zamora was an AIDS activist who … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf Author b. January 25, 1882 d. March 28, 1941 “Language is wine upon the lips.” Virginia Woolf was an accomplished 20th century English novelist and one of the founders of the modernist movement. She published nearly 500 essays … Continue reading

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October 29 Is A Bittersweet Day for Us – Good and Sad Memories

October 29, is the date Karin and I first met each other in person. What a fun and happy day that was in Oregon, 2005, at a PFLAG dance. We will never forget that day. But last year, 2010, on … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Lilli Vincenz

Lilli Vincenz Gay Pioneer b. September 26, 1937 “We were laying the groundwork for what we hoped would be later activism that would give homosexuals equal rights.” Lilli Vincenz is a pioneering gay rights activist. In 1965, she was the … Continue reading

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Going to DC to Spread the Word! Here’s Some Update and Background

Hi all, Wanted to share the latest on our activities. Karin and I are going to Washington, DC this week to participate in an event on The Hill with Rep. Mike Honda about his comprehensive (that includes LGBT binational families … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes Comedian, Actress b. March 7, 1964 “They pissed off the wrong group of people. Instead of having gay marriage in California, we’re going to get it across the country.” Wanda Sykes is an Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Amanda Simpson

Amanda Simpson Government Official b. March 26, 1961 “I’d rather not be the first but someone has to be.” Amanda Simpson is the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology in the U.S. … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Dan Savage

Dan Savage Journalist b. October 7, 1964 “I thought, when I was a kid, that my mother and father would be devastated if I ever told them I was gay.” Dan Savage is an award-winning author, journalist, newspaper editor and … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy Producer b. November 30, 1965 “I dealt with my sexuality at a very early age. I didn’t have a struggle, and I know so many people who were terrified of dealing with it.” Ryan Murphy is an award-winning … Continue reading

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October is LGBT History Month – Today’s Icon is Constance McMillen

Constance McMillen Youth Activist b. 1992 “Stand up like I did. It was hard but it was worth it.” Constance McMillen became a poster child for LGBT rights after asking permission to bring her girlfriend to the prom. When her … Continue reading

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