10/29/2022
Here’s who we highlighted during the last full week of LGBTQIA2S+ History Month!
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1- Yellow gradient brush stroke on purple gradient background has circular image of David Jay with heading that says David Jay, LGBTQIA2S+ History Month. 1982 indicates year of birth. Bullet points say Activist, educator, and community organizer; Founded the Asexual Visibility and Education Network; Promotes asexual inclusion in healthcare, education, and other public services. Bottom of the graphic has rainbow blocks in colors of progressive pride flag, a motif commonly used by the Resource Center.
2- Black gradient brush stroke on purple gradient background has circular image of asexual pride flag with heading that says Zoe O'Reilly, LGBTQIA2S+ History Month. Bullet points say Author of the watershed 1997 essay "My Life as an Amoeba"; sparked a conversation about asexuality on the early internet that is often cited as the beginning of contemporary asexual spectrum organizing. Bottom of the graphic has rainbow blocks in colors of progressive pride flag, a motif commonly used by the Resource Center.
3- Pink gradient brush stroke on orange gradient background has circular image of Denise Eger with heading that says Denise Eger, LGBTQIA2S+ History Month. 1960 indicates year of birth. Bullet points say Religious leader, activist, and author; Wrote *Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual* Performed first same gender marriage in L.A. County in 2008; First openly LGBTQ+ president of the central conference of American rabbis. Bottom of the graphic has rainbow blocks in colors of progressive pride flag, a motif commonly used by the Resource Center.
