News From... The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston

We've almost reached our fundraising goal for the 2023 HistoryMaker Awards!

Help us get there by making a donation today! Your support helps us document, preserve, and share our community's vital histories. Link to donate: historyproject.org/support

Thank you to our Host Committee, Planning Committee, Board of Directors, and Sponsors for presenting the 2023 HistoryMaker Awards, and to everyone who attended!

We're proud to recognize the community members and organizations who make history every day.

The History Project 2023 HistoryMaker Award recognized 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 Lavender Rhino Award honored The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for their efforts to protect queer freedom of expression, individuality, and joy. 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.