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Gayborhood's New Michael Hinson Way In Philadelphia Honors Legacy Of Prominent Black, Gay Activist
"He was such a presence in my life and a mentor," Carson said. "His guidance was instrumental because he knew city systems."
June 20, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A street in the heart of the Gayborhood now bears the name of a prominent activist for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly in the Black community. The 1200 block of Chestnut Street has been renamed Michael Hinson Way, honoring the City's first-ever LGBTQIA+ liaison.
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Hinson's friends and fellow activists, along with city leaders on Juneteenth, hosted a celebration in honor of the street renaming on Wednesday. Lee Carson, one of the organizers, served as the chair of the Black Gay Men's Leadership Council, which Hinson co-founded in 2006.
"He was such a presence in my life and a mentor," Carson said. "His guidance was instrumental because he knew city systems." "He was really, really concerned about Black and Brown LGBTQ kids, transgender kids who were kicked out of their house and didn't have a place to go," said Tara Webb, Hinson's longtime friend and former roommate.
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