Lee Brewster
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| − | '''Lee G. Brewster''' (April 27, 1943 - May 19, 2000) | + | '''Lee G. Brewster''' (April 27, 1943 - May 19, 2000) was a well-known gay and transgender advocate, activist, merchant, and event promoter. |
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| + | Lee was co-founder of the [[Queens Liberation Front]] (QLF), one of the first transgender advocacy organizations. QLF was highly involved in the repealing of New York City's anti-crossdressing laws in the early 1970s. | ||
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| + | Lee also founded [[Queens Publications]], publisher of [[Drag Magazine| ''Drag''] Magazine, beginning in 1973. | ||
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| + | Lee died of cancer in May of 2000 at age 57. | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 18 December 2013
Lee G. Brewster (April 27, 1943 - May 19, 2000) was a well-known gay and transgender advocate, activist, merchant, and event promoter.
Lee was co-founder of the Queens Liberation Front (QLF), one of the first transgender advocacy organizations. QLF was highly involved in the repealing of New York City's anti-crossdressing laws in the early 1970s.
Lee also founded Queens Publications, publisher of [[Drag Magazine| Drag] Magazine, beginning in 1973.
Lee died of cancer in May of 2000 at age 57.
