LGBTQ SENIORS
Portrait Campaign Celebrates City’s LGBTQ Seniors
Initiative intends to highlight achievements and experiences of city’s queer elders
BY TAT BELLAMY-WALKER
The stories of queer elders
are often hidden
in mainstream media,
but a new portrait campaign
is looking to bring these histories
to light.
Debuting to the public at the
Watermark at Brooklyn Heights on
January 19, “Not Another Second”
reveals the stories, contributions,
and ongoing challenges facing
queer seniors. The portraits feature
a former politician, military veterans,
a Stonewall survivor, and a
Black Panther, among others. The
art show hopes to inspire younger
generations of queer people who
are still exploring their identity.
The campaign is a collaborative
effort between Advocacy & Services
for LGBT Elders, or SAGE, and
the senior living centers known as NASCENT
Lujira (pictured) said discrimination is a key reason why many seniors remain closeted today.
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