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Quote by Barbara Gittings

“Putting a label [homosexual] on myself was a big step forward...once I said, 'Yes, that's me, that's what I am,' I was able to work with it.”

Quote by Barbara Gittings

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Barbara Gittings

Barbara Gittings was an outstanding activist known for her contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Born on July 31, 1932, and passing away on February 18, 2007, Gittings played a crucial role in advancing the normalization of homosexuality and the broader acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. more

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