Storme DeLarverie

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.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/lesbian-activist-storme-delarverie-dies-93-article-1.1807812
• http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/28/nyregion/28storme.html?_r=0
• https://www.nypl.org/blog/2017/06/23/lgbt-icon-storme
• http://www.stonewallvets.org/StormeDeLarverie.htm

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