Texas LGBT & Women's Activist Bettie Naylor Has Passed Away
Texas LGBT & Women's Activist Bettie Naylor Has Passed Away
Earlier today Bettie Naylor, an activist in the LGBT and Women's Rights movements, passed away. For decades, Naylor was a mentor, leader, trailblazer, and advocate for equality and tolerance. Her actions and leadership have had a profound impact not only in Texas, but across the country as a result of her many years of activism. She will be missed.
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Annie's List:
For over 40 years Bettie has been an icon in the movements for women, gay rights and reproductive choice. She was a founding member of the National Women's Political Caucus, a founding member of the Human Rights Campaign, and a long-time advocate and lobbyist for women and LGBT rights.
She was also a committed member of the Annie's List Austin Steering Committee, and we are so glad to have known and worked with her since our founding in 2003. In fact, next month at our Annual Central Texas Annie's List Luncheon, we planned on honoring Bettie as our "2012 Woman Warrior" for her lifelong fight for the values we all share.
We are saddened that we won't be able to give her the award in person but we will move forward in celebrating her life with her family. Bettie was a legendary leader and an inspiration to everyone she touched. She will be missed.
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