The Rainbow History Project
Preserving Our Community's Memories

THE ADVISORY BOARD
The Rainbow History Project Advisory Board includes members of our community and of the historical/archival community, who provide a crucial resource for the history of our community and for maintaining the professional integrity of our activities.
The Advisory Board includes
Mr. Barrett Brick A leading member of Bet Mishpacha, GLAA, community organizer and activist
Ms Yvonne Carignan Director of Washington Historical Society Kiplinger Library and archives
Ms. Carlene Cheatam Past head of the DC Coalition, DC Black Pride, Capital Pride and campaigner for civil rights for the community, former mayoral liaison to the gay community
Ms. Toni Collins Co-founder of Transgender Health Empowerment, leader in creating a safety net for DC transgender citizens
Mr. James Crutchfield founding board member of SMYAL, founding member Rainbow History & past Treasurer, past President Gay Community Center, President Capital Area Rainbowlers,
Ms. Mame Dennis/Mr. Carl Rizzi President of the Academy of Washington, longtime involvement with training/mentoring  and providing venues and support for DC's female impersonators
Mr. David Field National Trust for Historic Preservation senior staff, link to preservation community
Ms. Letitia Gomez A leading member of the Hispanic LGBT community, past president of Enlace, and active in community organizations
Mr. Derek Gray Archivist, Washingtoniana Division, Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library
Mr. Jeffrey Harris Consultant with historic preservation organizations and historic sites developing or implementing diversity related programs and site interpretations
Dr. Loraine Hutchins Founder AMBi, researcher and writer, activist on bisexual issues and religious issues
Mr. A Billy S Jones Founder National Coalition of Black Gays, past president DC Coalition, leading activist for gay and bisexual rights
Ms. Robin Kane Independent consultant, trainer, and program evaluator with National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Consumers Union, Family Pride Coalition
Dr. Franklin E Kameny Founder Mattachine Society - DC, civil rights activist, founding member Gay Activists Alliance
Ms. Jennifer King Historian/manuscripts librarian, Gelman Library Special Collections, George Washington University
Ms. Jane Freundel Levey Historian and Director of Publications at the Cultural Tourism DC
Mr. Andy Litsky ANC Commissioner 6D in SW, strong involvement in local gay political campaigns
Ms. Patsy Lynch Photographer/documentarian of Washington DC's GLBT community since 1975
Mr. Deacon Maccubbin Founder of Earthworks & Lambda Rising, leader of community business groups, and organizer of the annual Gay Pride celebration
Dr. Tom Mayes Preservationist at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with an interest in GLBT preservation issues
Ms. Kris McLaughlin Past president Arlington Gay & Lesbian Association
Dr. Stephen Morris Professional historian, specialist in historic preservation issues, works with the National Park Service
Dr. John Olinger Past chair of Rainbow History Project, SVP Downey McGrath Group
Mr. Philip Pannell Former Special Assistant to the President of the DC School Board and former gay liaison for the Mayor's office, Chairman of Ward 8 Democrats, civil rights activist, longtime member of the DC Coalition
Ms. Kim Roberts Researcher, writer, head of Beltway Poetry Quarterly, co-author of RHP's Whitman brochure
Mr. Bob Summersgill Past president of GLAA, researcher and historian of sodomy law reform
Mr. Otis 'Buddy' Sutson Chairman and charter member, the Best of Washington, currently with Damien Ministries, organizer of social activities for African-American gay men and lesbians
Ms. Jane Troxell Long active in Washington, DC lesbian activities, past (and present) manager of Lambda Rising and past owner of Lammas Books.
Ms. Kim Zablud Special Collections Manager, Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library
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