“When I say my brother and his wife are heterosexual, that doesn't mean I'm talking about their sex lives. Likewise, when we say someone is gay, we're talking about sexual orientation, not their sexual activity.”
Quote by Vito Russo
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Vito Russo
Vito Russo was an American activist, writer, and film critic renowned for his contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. He is most celebrated for his seminal work 'The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies', which exposed the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and its societal implications. Russo's activism and academic pursuits significantly advanced the visibility and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues in the United States. more
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