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Born on July 23, 1899, in Springfield, Illinois, Ruth Ellis was the oldest “out” African American lesbian known. 

 She died in her sleep at her home on October 5, 2000.

RIP Ruth Ellis! You will always be a true icon in the LGBT community and real inspiration!

People will always remember your name! Women’s History Month is for you!

#WomensHistoryMonth

The Ruth Ellis Center can be found here!