50 Years, 50 Heroes: Honoring the Organizers of the March on D.C.
For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, executive editor Neal Broverman honors some of the organizers of the 1979 March on Washington.
February 21 2018 1:10 PM
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Troy Perry Jr founded the Metropolitan Community Church, a Christian denomination church with a special affirming ministry to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in Los Angeles. Read more about the story regarding Troy Perry's history in the gay rights movement and his work as a gay religious leader and activist, which he detailed in his autobiography, The Lord is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay. Find out about Perry and other LGBT leaders who are helping to enact change in the United States.
For The Advocate's 50th anniversary, executive editor Neal Broverman honors some of the organizers of the 1979 March on Washington.
Reverend Troy Perry, Phillip Ray De Blieck, Diane Olson, and Robin Tyler have been agitating for change for half a century.
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Canada's largest Protestant church elects gay Rev. Gary Paterson for top spot.
Approved by various Episcopal bodies at the church's General Convention, both measures require further action.
Out performers such as Drew Droege, Sean Maher, Ross Mathews, and Bruce Vilanch were joined by allies such as attorney Gloria Allred, GCB star Mark Deklin, and Traci Lords in celebrating The Advocate's 45th anniversary.
Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in parts and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.
A contributor reflects on meeting his hero Troy Perry.
A surprise performance of 'Born This Way' took place on the south lawn of City Hall.
Speakers for the October 11 National Equality March on Washington were announced on Thursday.