Barbara Jordan

1936-1996

Noted politician and civil rights leader, widely considered to be the first openly lesbian representative elected to the United States.

José Sarria

1922-2013

Army veteran, drag performer, politcal activist, first openly gay candidate for public office in the world, founder of the Imperial Court System.

Gerry Studds

1937-2006

First openly gay member of the U.S. Congress and bold champion of civil rights, AIDS funding and marriage equality.