Lesbian Day of Visibility

In honour of today, we’re sharing some of our favourite dykons from the past (and present). Those who have written, filmed, spoken, fought, created, contributed… about/for/to our herstory. Happy Lesbian Day of Visibility <3

Audre Lorde

writer, poet, activist, dykon

source: https://www.colorlines.com/articles/ten-quotes-celebrate-audre-lordes-birthday

Leslie Feinberg

revolutionary communist, activist, writer, dykon

source: https://walkerart.org/magazine/filmmaker-portraits-cheryl-dunye

Judith Butler

philosopher, writer, activist, dykon

source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/judith-butler-wants-us-to-reshape-our-rage

Alice Walker

writer, poet, activist, dykon

source: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2018/november/army-spiritual-teachers-conversation-alice-walker-erik-gleibermann

Tracy Chapman

musician, dykon

source: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2018/november/army-spiritual-teachers-conversation-alice-walker-erik-gleibermann

Janis Ian

musician, dykon

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis_Ian

Ilene Chaiken

director, producer, dykon

source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ilene-chaiken-real-l-word-documentary-426401

Cheryl Dunye

filmmaker, dykon

source: https://cinema.indiana.edu/about/visiting-guests/visitor/cheryl-dunye

Chantal Akerman

filmmaker, dykon

source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001901/

Alison Bechdel

cartoonist, dykon

source: https://eu.press-citizen.com/story/entertainment/2016/04/05/cartoonist-alison-bechdel-kicks-off-mission-creek-iowa-city/82677940/