Women Who Contributed to the Gay Rights Movement

by Evelyn Bailey

March is Women’s History Month.  We begin with a couple of local Rochestarians, and move on to those who are recognized nationally for their contribution to the gay rights movement.

Dr. Karen Hagberg is a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front at the University of Rochester (UR), precursor to the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley (GAGV).  Karen helped organize the first LGBT Dance at the UR and participated in the first public action for gay rights in Rochester.