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Brenda Howard (December 24, 1946 – June 28, 2005) was a bisexual rights activist and sex-positive feminist, who was an important figure in the modern LGBT rights movement. Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian Gay Liberation Front (GLF was the name of a number of Gay Liberation groups the first of which was formed in New York City in 1969 immediately after the Stonewall The Gay Activists Alliance was founded in New York City in December 1969 after the Stonewall riots, by dissident members of the Gay Liberation Front New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN is a central communications network for bisexual & bi-friendly groups and resources in the five boroughs ( Brooklyn, the Reconstructionist Judaism is a modern American-based Jewish movement based on the ideas of the late Mordecai Kaplan (1881 – 1983 Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Sexual orientation is believed to refer to "an enduring pattern of emotional romantic and/or sexual attractions to men women or both sexes Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Pansexuality or anthrosexuality ( anthro- literally meaning human human sexual (sometimes referred to as omnisexuality) is a Sexual orientation Bi-curious is a term used to refer to someone who does not identify as Bisexual or Homosexual but feels or shows some interest in a relationship or sexual activity Questioning is a term that can refer to a person who is questioning their Gender, Sexual identity or Sexual orientation. Biphobia is a term used to describe the fear of aversion to or discrimination against Bisexuality or LGBT people who are bisexual or perceived to be bisexual Bisexual chic is a phrase sometimes used to describe the public acknowledgement of Bisexuality among various segments of society The slang terms lesbian until graduation (LUG gay until graduation (GUG or bisexual until graduation (BUG are terms used to describe women primarily Poliamory pride in San Francisco 2004jpg|thumb|Representatives of the Polyamory community at a San Francisco parade The concept of a bisexual community is complex and slightly controversial BiNet USA is a United States national Bisexual advocacy organization The UK BiCon (more formally known as the UK National Bisexual Convention or UK National Bisexual Conference) is the largest and most consistent annual gathering of Bi Community News (commonly shortened to 'BCN' is the United Kingdom 's only publication serving the bisexual population Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ( LGBT) communities have adopted certain Symbols and symbolates for Celebrate Bisexuality Day is observed on September 23 by members of the Bisexual community and their supporters Queer theory is a field of Gender Studies that emerged in the early 1990s out of the fields of gay and Lesbian studies and feminist studies LGBT history refers to the History of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and Transgender peoples and cultures around the world dating back IMPORTANT!!!! Please note If you add a movie to this list please add it to the List of lesbian gay bisexual or transgender-related films by year article as well The portrayal of Bisexuality in the media reflects societal attitudes towards bisexuality. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change Sex-positive feminism, also known as pro-sex feminism, sex-radical feminism, or sexually liberal feminism, is a movement that began in the early 1980s Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian
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Biography
Howard was born in the Bronx and grew up in Syosset, Nassau County, New York. Syosset is a hamlet (and a Census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, within the Town of Oyster Bay. She graduated from Syosset High School and from Borough of Manhattan Community College with an AAS degree in Nursing. Syosset High School located on Southwoods Road in Syosset New York, USA is the only high school for residents of the Syosset Central School District Founded in 1963, Borough of Manhattan Community College, or BMCC is one of six two-year colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY system An associate degree is an Academic degree awarded by Community colleges Junior colleges four-year Universities, Business colleges Nursing is a Profession focused on assisting individuals families, and communities in attaining maintaining and recovering optimal Health
A militant activist who helped plan and participated in LGBT rights actions for over three decades, Howard was a leader of the Gay Liberation Front and for several years chair of the Gay Activists Alliance in the early post-Stonewall era. Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender social movements share related goals of social acceptance of Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Transgenderism Lesbian Gay Liberation Front (GLF was the name of a number of Gay Liberation groups the first of which was formed in New York City in 1969 immediately after the Stonewall The Gay Activists Alliance was founded in New York City in December 1969 after the Stonewall riots, by dissident members of the Gay Liberation Front The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous violent demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28 1969 at the Stonewall Inn
She is known as the "Mother of Pride", for her work in coordinating the first month anniversary rally and then the "Christopher Street Liberation Day March" to commemorate the first year anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous violent demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28 1969 at the Stonewall Inn Howard also originated the idea for a week-long series of events around Pride Day which became the genesis of the annual LGBT Pride celebrations that are now held around the world every June. LGBT pride or gay pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that LGBT ( Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and [1][2]
A fixture in New York City's LGBT Community Howard was active in the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights which helped guide New York City's LGBT rights law through the City Council in 1986. The City of New York Gay community or LGBT community is a term used to describe the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender subculture The City of New York LGBT (also GLBT) is an initialism referring collectively to Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender / transsexual The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
In 1987 Howard a Regional Organizer for BiNet USA helped found the New York Area Bisexual Network to help co-ordinate services to the region's growing Bisexual community. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) BiNet USA is a United States national Bisexual advocacy organization New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN is a central communications network for bisexual & bi-friendly groups and resources in the five boroughs ( Brooklyn, the The concept of a bisexual community is complex and slightly controversial She was also an active member of the early bisexual political activist group BiPAC, a co-facilitator of the Bisexual S/M Discussion Group and a founder of the nation’s first Alcoholics Anonymous chapter for bisexuals. Bialogue, a Portmanteau of the words bisexual and Dialogue, is an American activist/political group based in New York City, working Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA) is an informal meeting society for recovering and recovered alcoholics, with the stated purpose to help its members "to stay sober and
On a national level, Howard’s activism included work on the the 1983 "March on Washington for Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rights and Liberation" where she was female co-chair of the leather contingent and "Stonewall 25" in 1994. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
Quotations
The next time someone asks you why LGBT Pride marches exist or why Gay Pride Month is June tell them "A bisexual woman named Brenda Howard thought it should be. "
Only a handful of activists in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement were there at Stonewall and never stopped. Tom Limoncelli (born December 2, 1968) is a noted system administrator, Author, speaker and Bisexual activist Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
The Brenda Howard Award
In 2005 the Queens Chapter of PFLAG announced the creation of the "Brenda Howard Award". Andy Humm (born 1954 is a journalist activist and currently co-host of TV news program Gay USA. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays ( PFLAG) is a group of family members and friends of Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender The Brenda Howard Award was created in 2005 by the Queens Chapter of PFLAG. [4] This is the first time a major American LGBT organization has named award after an out bisexual member of the LGBT Community.
This award to be given yearly, recognizes an individual or organization whose work on behalf of the LGBT Community best exemplifies the vision, principals and community service exemplified by the late Brenda Howard and who serves as a positive and visible role model for the Bisexual Community. The concept of a bisexual community is complex and slightly controversial
See also
- Sylvia Rivera
- Marsha P. Johnson
- Stonewall riots
- Gay pride
- Gay Liberation Front
- Gay Activists Alliance
- Socialism and LGBT rights
- New York Area Bisexual Network
References
- ^ Channel 13/WNET Out! 2007: Women In the Movement
- ^ The Gay Pride Issue: Picking Apart The Origin of Pride
- ^ In Memoriam, Brenda Howard
- ^ The PFLAG Queens Chapter Names New Award for Bisexual Activist Brenda Howard
External links
- Brenda Howard's Website
- LJ community to celebrate & continue Brenda Howard's activism
- New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN)
- In Memoriam, Brenda Howard
- Brenda Howard, Bisexual Activist, Dies (Gay City News)
- Brenda Howard, A Long History of Activism (Gay City News)
- pioneering activist for gays and bisexuals (Advocate)
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