Morris Kight: April 2020

May 26, 2020 from Process Media.

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Who was Morris Kight?

The short answer is:

· Co-founder of Gay Pride Parade, 1970

• Co-founder Dow Action Committee, 1965

· Co-founder Gay Liberation Front/Los Angeles, 1969

· Principal co-founder of Gay Community Services Center, 1971 (now known as Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center)

· Co-author of Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Platform, 1972

· Principal co-founder Van Ness Recovery House, 1973

· Principal co-founder Stonewall Democratic Club, 1975

· Co-founder of Gay and Lesbian Caucus/California Democratic Party, 1976

· Commissioner of Human Relations for the County of Los Angeles, 1980-2002 Vice President 1981-88; President 1988-89

· Grand Marshal of numerous parades and recipient of many awards and recognitions including the Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award from the Southern California American Civil Liberties Union

For more information on Morris Kight, please see post dated October 2, 2012

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