Del Martin, pioneer lesbian activist, dies at 87
Qnews Aug 27 08Source: San Francisco Chronicle , Miami Herald Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon photo via Maimi Herald SAN FRANCISCO -- Del Martin, a lesbian rights pioneer who took part in one of California's first same-sex weddings, died today in San Francisco after a long period of declining health. She was 87. In a statement, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) wrote, "Today, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community lost an iconic leader and a beloved friend." Ms. Martin's political activism began in the 1950s when she co-founded a ground-breaking lesbian rights. Full story...
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