At OUTMemphis, we are celebrating Women’s History Month with a focus on LGBTQ women who have made radical change in the United States.
Every week we will be highlighting an LGBTQ woman whose work has impacted the lives of LGBTQ people nationwide.
Spotlight: Margaret Cho (1968)
Margaret Cho is an openly bisexual comedian, actress, singer, and fashion designer. Known for her mid-90s sitcom All-American Girl, Cho’s work primarily focuses on race, ethnicity and sexuality. Throughout her career, Cho has championed the rights of women, Asian Americans and the LGBTQ+ community. Her comedic work is heavily influenced by storytelling and often focuses on stories about her Korean family, her experiences in Hollywood, and her LGBTQ identity.
Her speech at the 2004 Marriage Equality Rally at the California State Capital was featured in the documentary Freedom to Marry. In 2005, Cho pivoted into global politics with her book I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight. She continues to use humor to educate about the intersections of ethnicity, sexuality and power.
Learn more about Margaret Cho: Wikipedia, MargaretCho.com, Margaret Cho on Twitter, Rolling Stone
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we say goodbye to our beloved Cha Cha. This fabulous woman was our mascot this month, and just a part of the center’s celebration of LGBTQ women.
Cha Cha served as inspiration throughout the month of March, and we were surprised at how her image served as a focal point for community members. Thank you to all of our visitors, peer group members, and volunteers who wrote messages of power, faith, and community in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Don’t miss your chance to drop by the community center! Our walls are home to biographies of powerful women, inspiring art from staff and visitors, and artifacts celebrating LGBTQ history in Memphis and all over the South.
