October 10, 2011

LGBT History Month Icons Oct. 8th – 11th

By Joe

Dan Choi – Saturday, October 8th
“Action and sacrifice speak much more loudly than the best crafted, eloquent speech.”

Dan Choi was the nation’s leading activist for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” More

Aaron Copland – Sunday, October 9th
“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.

Aaron Copland was a world-renowned composer, teacher, writer, and conductor. More

Alan Cumming – Monday, October 10th
“We need to do everything we can to counteract hatred and shame and we need to be strong in this fight.”

Alan Cumming is an award-winning film, television and Broadway actor. More

Rabbi Denise Eger – Tuesday, October 11th
“I believe God made me just as I am. That is all I need to know, that I am exactly who God created me to be!”

Rabbi Denise Eger is one of the first openly gay rabbis. More

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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