became widely known as the oldest surviving open lesbian, and LGBT rights activist at the age of 100
came out as a lesbian around 1915
met her partner of 30 years Ceciline “Babe” Franklin in the 1920s. They moved together to Detroit in 1937, where their house was known
in the African American community as the “gay spot”. It was a central
location for gay and lesbian parties, and also served as a refuge for
African American gays and lesbians
The Ruth Ellis Center
honors the life and work of Ruth Ellis, and is one of only four
agencies in the United States dedicated to homeless LGBT youth and young
adults.
i refuse to talk to a boy who is captivated by the lightness of my skin. if you are a black boy who doesnt appreciate all black women of all shades, fuck all the way off.
i refuse to talk to a boy who is captivated by the lightness of my skin. if you are a black boy who doesnt appreciate all black women of all shades, fuck all the way off.
