Boston, MA (August 12, 2023) - The History Project is pleased to announce the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as the 2023 Lavender Rhino Awardee! Named after one of the early symbols of the Gay Liberation Movement, the Lavender Rhino Award is presented to an activist or organization whose current efforts are making history for the LGBTQ+ community. A philosophical order, the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a House of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence™, Inc., founded in San Francisco and embodying more than 50 Houses in North America, with another 23 Houses worldwide. In their work, the Boston Sisters serve Boston's expansive LGBTQ+ community through their five tenets of Ministry, Activism, Education, Entertainment, and Service. The History Project is proud to recognize their invaluable contributions to creating queer-welcoming space in Boston and to honor their efforts to protect queer freedom of expression, individuality, and joy.

The 2023 HistoryMaker Awards will also recognize the outstanding lifetime commitment and impact of Gary Bailey. Dr. Bailey is a social work leader and educator, a longtime advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, and an activist for Black and LGBTQ+ rights. Dr. Bailey’s unwavering dedication to social justice has left an indelible mark on the lives of numerous LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly LGBTQ+ youth, people of color, and those affected by HIV/AIDS.

The 2023 HistoryMaker Awards will take place in person at the St. Botolph Club, 199 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116.

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Please email Executive Director Joan Ilacqua at Joan.Ilacqua@historyproject.org with any questions.