This multi-media body of work is an homage to the change-makers, and unsung heroes, whose tireless efforts helped to bring about social and political progress for LGBTQ people.
Each portrait is paired with a personal letter of thanks from a member of the LGBTQ community.
BILLIE JEAN KING
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Mixed Media on Paper
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Thank you, Billie Jean by Samantha Rapoport.
To my King:
I write this thank you letter as I proudly stand tall upon your shoulders.
I am standing up here, with millions of people, staring down at the reason I am able to succeed in my job. Why I was able to succeed playing the sport I love. And why I am motivated every day to break
HARVEY MILK
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Mixed Media on Paper
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Thank you, Harvey by Elaine Gold
I loved Harvey Milk. I loved his unforgettable smile and his relentless passion for equality. Harvey helped me, and I’m sure countless others, to come out. He said “You must come out, dispel the myths, stop the innuendos.” It made so much sense, but in those days it was really hard. I grew up in the 6
AUDRE LORDE
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Mixed Media on Paper
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Dear Audre Lorde
I wish I could have met you. I wish I could have held your hand as you battled breast cancer. I wish I could have shared your space, your mind, your light. I wish there was a time when your words weren’t so relevant. Even as I reflect on the recent loss of another black life in this country, it reminds me of your po
EDIE WINDSOR
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Mixed Media on Paper
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Thank you, Edie by Cathy Renna (Previously published by Metroweekly)
It seems that so much has already been said of Edie Windsor, the extraordinary 88-year-old force of nature who, for decades, worked for fairness and equality for all.
Mostly known for the historic Windsor v U.S. marriage equality case, whose victory began dismantling the so-called “Defens
LEONARD P. MATLOVICH
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Mixed Media on Paper
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CECILIA GENTILI
53x40"
Mixed Media on Paper
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Thank you, Cecilia by Gene Fischer
Your non-stop advocacy work for the trans community has been talked about often. You have been lauded in most every LGBTQ+ media outlet in the US, you were on the Out 100 List, you have received multiple awards, including most recently the Callen-Lourde Community Health Award for the incredible