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“I am old school, I joined the gay liberation movement in 1972. If you had told me in 1972 that in the year 2009 I would be campaigning for the right to join the army or get married I think I would have started dating women at that time.”

Quote by Cleve Jones

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Cleve Jones is an American activist recognized for his pivotal role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and his efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He co-founded the AIDS Memorial Quilt and has been a leading voice in social justice issues. Jones has been honored with numerous awards for his activism. more

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