Unveiling the Profound Impact of Harry Hay on LGBTQ+ Rights

Harry Hay came of age as a gay man when the notion of a gay identity barely existed; as Hay himself would often say, gay people didn't even have ... Henry “Harry” Hay Jr. was an American gay rights activist, communist, and labor advocate. He was a co-founder of the Mattachine Society. The Gay and Lesbian Book Award is presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian experience. 1991 - Finalist ... Harry Hay (born April 7, 1912, Worthing, Sussex, England—died October 24, 2002, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was an American gay rights activist who ... D'Emilio acknowledged the instrumental role Hay played in founding the first American homosexual rights advocacy organization, the Mattachine ... A crackling collection of provocative, inspiring essays written by Hay during the course of his long struggle for freedom and liberation. Henry "Harry" Hay Jr. (April 7, 1912 – October 24, 2002) was an American gay rights activist, communist, and labor advocate. He was a co-founder of the ... The initial idea was to get the decriminalization of sodomy into Wallace's platform. But Hay expanded the concept over the next couple of years, ... At an intimate campout in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, 1994, Harry Hay expounds Harry Hay and others at the national march for Lesbian and ... Enriched by his background in music performance and continuing work on folk music, this revelation inspired key elements of the Mattachine ...