Ivy Bottini
Ivy Bottini | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1926 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2021 (aged 94) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Activist, artist |
| Known for | LGBT rights activism, feminism |
Ivy Bottini (August 15, 1926 – February 25, 2021) was an American activist and artist known for her work in the LGBT rights movement and feminist movement. She was a prominent figure in the fight for LGBT rights and gender equality.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Ivy Bottini was born in New York City, New York, on August 15, 1926. She grew up in Malverne, a village on Long Island. Bottini attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where she studied art and design.
Career[edit | edit source]
Bottini began her career as an artist and graphic designer. She worked for several advertising agencies in New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s. In Los Angeles, she became deeply involved in the LGBT rights movement and feminist activism.
Activism[edit | edit source]
Bottini was a founding member of the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966. She played a significant role in organizing the first Women's Strike for Equality in 1970. After moving to Los Angeles, Bottini continued her activism, focusing on LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.
She co-founded the Los Angeles Lesbian/Gay Police Advisory Board and was instrumental in the creation of the AIDS Project Los Angeles. Bottini also served on the West Hollywood City Council and was a vocal advocate for LGBT rights and gender equality.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Bottini was openly lesbian and was married twice before coming out. She had two daughters from her first marriage. Bottini's personal experiences as a lesbian and a feminist informed much of her activism and advocacy work.
Death[edit | edit source]
Ivy Bottini passed away on February 25, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 94.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Bottini's contributions to the LGBT rights movement and feminist movement have left a lasting impact. She is remembered as a pioneering activist who fought tirelessly for equality and justice.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- LGBT rights in the United States
- Feminism in the United States
- National Organization for Women
- AIDS Project Los Angeles
- West Hollywood
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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- People from Malverne, New York
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- Pratt Institute alumni
- West Hollywood City Council members
- LGBT people from New York (state)
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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
