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Lesbians have often had to fight for a place in the LGBTQ+ movement, but they have done so loudly and proudly, and they have proved themselves indispensable to queer activism, pressing the movement to reach ever higher. Groups such as the Lesbian Avengers, which organized the Dyke Marches, and Dykes on Bikes have shown their colors at events around the world over the decades.
For Lesbian Visibility Day, April 26, here’s a look at some very visible lesbians in parades and protests.
This story originally ran on Advocate.com in April 2024.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can read a lesbian book? Or buy one from a queer owned book store.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You donate to a charity benefitting our community!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? You can visit your local lesbian bar.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day? Just be you!
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