In the early 1960s, Frank Kameny was a leading figure in the fight against discrimination in the United States. As the first openly gay man to hold a government position, Kameny used his position to advocate for equal rights and oppose discriminatory laws. In this blog post, we are reprinting an article that originally appeared on his website about how technology is changing the way we think about discrimination. The article covers topics like hate speech, online bullying, and more. If you’re looking to learn more about how technology is changing the way we think about discrimination, read on!
Born: May 21, 1925, New York, New York, United States
Frank Kameny was born on May 21, 1925, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. He was one of the earliest openly gay rights advocates and he is largely credited with helping to mount a successful campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in the United States. He died on October 10, 2015 at the age of 92.
Kameny was born into a Jewish family and he initially pursued a career as an artist. However, he became increasingly interested in political activism and decided to turn his focus to fighting for gay rights. In 1957, he co-founded the Mattachine Society, an organization that aimed to promote understanding and acceptance of homosexuals within American society.
Over the course of his career, Kameny made numerous important contributions to the fight for LGBTQ rights. For example, he helped organize protests against anti-gay legislation and he also testified before congressional committees on behalf of LGBTQ rights. In 1986, Kameny was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-President Ronald Reagan.
Despite all his hard work, Kameny never achieved full legal recognition for Same-Sex Marriage in America. However, his tireless campaigning did result in several significant legal victories being won by LGBTQ rights activists throughout the years. These include rulings that allowed same-sex couples to adopt children (in 1993) and that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in workplaces (in 2013).
Frank Kameny was an influential advocate for LGBTQ rights and his work will continue to have a positive
Died: October 11, 2011, Washington, D.C., United States
On October 11, 2011, Frank Kameny, a gay civil rights pioneer who fought for equality for all people, died in Washington, D.C. at the age of 87.
Kameny was born on September 12, 1923 in Washington D.C., and grew up in New York City. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and served as a chaplain’s assistant in Europe. After the war, Kameny returned to New York and worked as an advertising copywriter.
In 1951, Kameny became one of the first openly gay people to be employed by an American corporation when he was hired by JCPenney. He later worked at Sears and then as a researcher for the National Gay Task Force (now called The National LGBTQ Task Force).
In 1969, Kameny testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights about his experiences with discrimination based on his sexual orientation. That same year, he cofounded the Commission on Human Rights of Gay Men and Lesbians with Harry Hay Jr., another pioneering gay rights activist.
Kameny helped to organize several major protests throughout the 1960s and 1970s – including a demonstration outside of the White House that led to police brutality against demonstrators – in order to pressure Congress into passing legislation protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination. In 1987, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from then-President Ronald Reagan for his work on behalf
Education: Harvard University, Queens College, City University of New York, Richmond Hill High School
Harvard University:
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious and well-known universities in the world. It was founded in 1636 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Harvard also has a number of renowned research institutes, such as the Harvard Medical School and the Kennedy School of Government. The school is known for its excellent faculty, wide range of extracurricular activities, and thriving community. In 2015, Harvard received over 33,000 applications for admission, making it one of the most selective universities in the US.
Queens College:
Queens College is a private New York City based liberal arts college. It was founded in 1850 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and offers degrees in over 50 disciplines. Queens College is well known for its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as its excellent faculty. In 2015, Queens received nearly 25,000 applications for admission; however, only 1% of applicants were accepted into the freshman class.
City University of New York:
City University of New York (CUNY) is one of the largest urban public universities in the United States with more than 275,000 students attending campuses throughout New York City and Long Island’s five boroughs. CUNY offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at both associate’s and baccalaureate levels. CUNY is also well known for its wide array of cultural
Nationality: American
The United States is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. From the Native Americans to the Hispanics, everyone has a story to tell. While some people may identify strictly with one culture or nationality, others have more mixed backgrounds. Here are 10 American nationals who hail from different cultures:
1. Frank Kameny was born in Missouri to a Jewish family. He later changed his name to Kameny and became an outspoken advocate for gay rights.
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born to a Muslim family in New York City. He is arguably the most successful basketball player in history, winning three Olympic Gold Medals and numerous other awards.
3. David Ortiz is from Puerto Rico and is a popular baseball player who has won multiple MVP Awards and World Series titles.
4. Lucille Ball was born in Ohio to English parents and became one of the most famous actresses of her time thanks to her role on “I Love Lucy.”
5. Tiger Woods was born into an upper-middle class family in California but achieved global fame as one of the greatest golfers ever.
6. Trayvon Martin was born to African Americans in Florida and was murdered by George Zimmerman, an American citizen, following a confrontation on a street in Sanford, Florida.. 7 Patricia Arquette was born into a middle-class family in Englewood, Colorado but went on to become an Academy Award-winning actress for her roles in
Organization founded: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance
LGBTQ rights group Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA) was founded in 1969. GLAA is a national organization that serves as the national umbrella for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organizations. The mission of GLAA is to promote equality for LGBTQ people through advocacy, education, and mobilization.
GLAA has worked to secure landmark legal victories for LGBTQ rights including the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) repeal in 2013 and the Equality Act of 2015 which codifies sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under anti-discrimination law. In addition to working with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, GLAA engages in grassroots activism by organizing events and building coalitions with allies across the country.
Today, GLAA is one of the most active LGBTQ rights organizations in the United States. They continue to work hard to ensure that all LGBTQ people have full access to justice, equality, and liberation.
Thesis: A Photoelectric Study of Some RV Tauri and Yellow Semiregular Variables (1956)
The thesis of this photoelectric study is that RV Tauri and yellow semiregular variables exhibit photoelectric behavior similar to that of the sun.
RV Tauri are a group of stars that exhibit emission lines in their spectra. These lines arise from the excitation of atomic electrons by photons from the star’s active region. The yellow semiregular variable (YSV) is a special type of RV Tauri variable that exhibits a periodically changing shape in its light curve.
Both the RV Tauri and YSV exhibit strong photoelectric activity, meaning that they emit more light than they receive from the Sun. This is due to the high energy levels of the photons emitted by these stars.
The study used data from five different YSVs to make sure that their results were consistent. By doing this, it was possible to create a model that could explain how these stars emit light.
