Gloria Casarez (1971-2014)

Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia County, dedicated 2021.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2021 · 1 S. Penn Square

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Latina lesbian civil rights leader Casarez started her career as an activist fighting for economic justice, welfare rights, and affordable housing. She led the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative, developing nationally recognized programs serving men of color and transgender people. She was appointed Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT Affairs. Under her leadership, the city adopted the broadest protections in the nation for LGBT people.

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