Diana Hemingway

Diana Hemingway (1970-December 20, 2016) was an activist for "trans/queer issues, sex worker rights, disability rights, economic justice, racism, and issues impacting the kink community."[1]

Biography

Hemingway's family were Irish Gypsies working the carnival circuit, traveling around the US, eventually settling in Fort Lauderdale. She went to college to study photography after having worked for Greenpeace.[1]

After a period of self discovery, Hemingway identified as a "genderqueer transfeminine person" and that alienated many.[1] She found herself depressed and working as a trams escort. Facing homelessness, her mental health continued to deteriorate. Hemingway ended up committing suicide.[1]

Activism

Hemingway founded the first South Florida chapter of SWOP.[2]

Awards and honors

She was part of the first group of honorees on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor.[3]

References
  1. Lies, Brendon; Woolston, Landon (LJ) (December 29, 2016). "In Love That Never Dies: Remembering the Legacy of Diana Hemingway". South Florida Gay News. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  2. "Remembering Diana Hemingway, SWOP-South Florida Founder". SWOP USA. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  3. "NATIONAL LGBTQ WALL OF HONOR UNVEILED AT HISTORIC STONEWALL INN". National LGBTQ Task Force. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
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