Storme DeLarverie

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Storme DeLarverie

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1920 - 2014

Occupation

Activist

Description

One of the lesbians whose scuffle with police contributed to the Stonewall riots, and a member of the Stonewall Veterans Association. Was a successful drag act, a bouncer at a number of New York bars and an advocate for LGBT rights. Received numerous public honours and recognitions for her rights work.

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