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Barbara Gittings
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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