25 Faces of Fairness: David Williams

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David Williams he/him Louisville/SoIn

 

Use one queer slang word to describe Kentucky! (Have fun with this! For reference, check out this link)

Swish

 

How did you activate and organize your community for equality?

Founded the Williams-Nichols Collection at the University of Louisville.  Have worked for the community in many capacities, including as editor of The Letter, board member of Community Health Trust, and general overall volunteer activity.

 

In the last 25 years, what is one moment that gave you hope for Kentucky’s fight in equality?

When the Fairness ordinances were passed in Louisville and Lexington in 1999.

 

What do you think is next for Kentucky in the fight for Equality?

The refusal of the community to shrink away when the going gets tough.  Sometimes we have had to retreat a little, but that was only temporary.

 

What are Kentucky’s greatest strengths when it comes to the fight for Queer equality? 

The refusal of the community to shrink away when the going gets tough. Sometimes we have had to retreat a little, but that was only temporary.