Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams was born on April 29, 1951 (to February 7, 1999). He was a health care professional, a charismatic community leader, a highly effective early activist for HIV prev
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951 (to July 1, 2005). He was an immensely popular singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold more than thirty m
Doug Robinson
Doug Robinson was born on March 26, 1951. He is a longtime advocate for human rights, adoption and family rights, education and healthcare. Douglas Robinson is the son of Dan and G
Janyce Jackson Jones
Janyce Jackson Jones was born on March 2, 1951. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, activist, community organizer, pastor, spiritual leader, and non-profit director. BornÂ
E. Denise Simmons
E. Denise Simmons was born on October 2, 1951. She is serving her eighth two-year term on the Cambridge City Council (Massachusetts), and her second term as mayor of Cambridge. In
Sylvia Rivera
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