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Ernestine Eckstein
1941–1992
United States
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Ernestine Eckstein (April 23, 1941 – July 15, 1992) was an African-American woman who helped steer the United States lesbian and gay rights movement during the 1960s. She was a leader in the New York chapter of Daughters of Bilitis (DOB). Her influence helped the DOB move away from negotiating with medical professionals and towards tactics of public demonstrations.
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