Name/Title
I support Lesbigay rights!Entry/Object ID
2025.2.11Tags
Advocacy, New England, Politics, ProtestDescription
White t-shirt. Overlaid on a black triangle background are these words: "I support Lesbigay rights!" Below that is the logo (triangle on a map of RI) and name of the Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights.Context
Created by the Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights and worn as part of the final (and finally successful) campaign to promote passage of a Rhode Statute barring discrimination based on sexual orientation in the areas of employment, credit, housing, and public accommodations. The legislation was first introduced on behalf of the Alliance by Representative Linda Kushner (D Providence) in 1984, was introduced annually thereafter, and was enacted in 1995. The t-shirt was worn by a co-founder of the Alliance while engaged in community organizing and advocacy on behalf of the legislation, and--after passage--at the 1995 RI Pride celebrations.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
T-ShirtMade/Created
Manufacturer
Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil RightsDate made
circa 1995Place
City
ProvidenceState/Province
Rhode IslandLocation
Box
T-Shirt Box - New England #1Rack
Rack StorageCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Full t-shirtRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil RightsGeneral Notes
Note
2 t-shirts very-good condition; 1 t-shirt stainedCreate Date
February 1, 2025Update Date
February 18, 2025