1914–1965
Biography · Civil Rights
Ruth Ellis
1899–2000
United States
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Ruth Charlotte Ellis (July 23, 1899 – October 5, 2000) was an African-American LGBT rights activist and one of the oldest surviving open lesbians at the age of 101. Her life is celebrated in Yvonne Welbon's documentary film Living With Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100.
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