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Joan Gibbs
1953–2024
United States
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Biography
Joan Gibbs (January 17, 1953 – March 14, 2024) was a lawyer, activist, and a founding editor of Azalea, the first literary journal for Black lesbians. She also co-founded Dykes Against Racism Everywhere, the first anti-racist lesbian organization in the United States. She achieved legal victories on behalf of organizations and activists within the United States.
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