Williamson L. Henderson

Williamson L. Henderson

Country

United States

Occupation

Activist

Description

Co-founder of the Stonewall group 'Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association' shortly after the 1969 rebellion and became its first president. As its longtime director, he has been outspoken for gay rights and helped the group gain influence in New York politics and gay issues.

See Also

• Stonewall Icons

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.stonewallvets.org/WilliamsonHenderson.htm
• http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/nyregion/a-defender-of-stonewall-and-himself.html
• http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/57200/

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