The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be honored with the Lavender Rhino Award at The History Project’s 2023 HistoryMaker Awards on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., at St. Botolph Club in Boston.
Named after one of the early symbols of the Gay Liberation movement, the Lavender Rhino Award is presented to an activist or organization whose current efforts are making history for the LGBTQ+ community. The History Project is proud to recognize the Sisters’ invaluable contributions to creating queer-welcoming space in Boston, and to honor their efforts to protect queer freedom of expression, individuality, and joy.
The HistoryMaker Awards are an annual celebration in recognition of LGBTQ+ community members who make history every day.
Also receiving top honors at this year’s fête is Dr. Gary Bailey, a social work leader and educator, a longtime advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, and an activist for Black and LGBTQ+ rights. Dr. Bailey’s unwavering dedication to social justice has left an indelible mark on the lives of numerous LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, people of color, and those affected by HIV/AIDS.
The History Project will celebrate the 2023 honorees with an early evening reception at the St. Botolph Club, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, on September 7, 2023. Tickets, Host Committee, and Sponsorship opportunities are available at historyproject.org.
The History Project is Boston’s LGBTQ+ community archives. A volunteer-driven organization founded in 1980, The History Project documents, preserves, and shares the history of New England’s LGBTQ communities and with LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations, allies, and the public.
More: historyproject.org
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