Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Renee Shapiro, 1969

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LHA Daughters of Bilitis Video Project: Renee Shapiro, 1969

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Growing up in rural Connecticut, Renee was an active member of the Daughters of Bilitis- Boston chapter. Coming out in 1980, she was politically active all throughout the New England geographical area, starting the provincetown Rendezvous Weekend, as well as being involved in other activist groups such as the Women’s Association for Nuclear Disarmament. She was very active in DOB-Boston, specifically in the rap sessions, and was a rap leader for many years before moving away from the organization.

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    Renee Shapiro is interviewed April 1, 1989. She discusses joining the Daughters of Bilitis and the various group activities they did. Renee talks about her hands on experience with putting together plays and different group events.

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