Brenda Howard
zij/haar1946 – 2005
American bisexual human rights activist Brenda Howard, known as “the Mother of Pride,” successfully fought for bi visibility in LGBTQ+ movements. In addition to advocating for bi inclusion, she was deeply committed to the welfare of the polyamorous, BDSM and leather communities, among others, as well as to HIV/AIDS activism.

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