National Bisexual Liberation Group
| Founded | February 1972 |
|---|---|
| Location |
National Bisexual Liberation Group was a bisexual rights advocacy organization formed in 1972 in New York City and active in the 1970s.
Formation
National Bisexual Liberation Group was founded in New York City in February 1972[1][2][3] by Don Fass, a New York psychotherapist.[4]
By winter of 1975, the organization claimed it had more than 5,500 members in ten chapters across the United States,[1] 800 members in their New York City chapter, and that more than 4,000 people had attended their New York City events.[4]
Activities
The organization had chapters around the United States, published a newsletter,[1] and advocated on bisexual rights.[4]
In 1974-1975, the organization held monthly parties and weekly group meetings. The organization also hosted occasional brunches and coffee socials.[4]
The Bisexual Expression
The organization published a newsletter, The Bisexual Expression, considered by some to be the earliest newsletter specifically for the bisexual community in the United States.[1][4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "History of Bi Movement". binetusa.org. BiNet USA. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ↑ Robyn Ochs and Liz Highleyman (2000). Bonnie Zimmerman, ed. Bisexual Movement from Lesbian Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia. RobynOchs.com. Garland. pp. 112–114. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ↑ Haggerty, George E. (2000). Gay Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia, Volume 2. Google Books. Taylor & Francis. p. 120. ISBN 9780815318804. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 John Dececco and Naomi S. Tucker (June 11, 2014). Bisexual Politics. Google Books. Routledge. pp. 42–43. ISBN 9781317712466. Retrieved July 1, 2015.