Remembering Barbara May Cameron, Poet and Human Rights Advocate
Remembering Barbara May Cameron, Poet and Human Rights Advocate
Barbara May Cameron, a name synonymous with passionate advocacy and intersectional activism, left an indelible mark on the fight for human rights. Born in 1954 on the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota, Cameron, a member of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, emerged as a powerful voice for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly within Native American communities. Her journey, however, encompassed far more, making her a true champion of social justice.
From Photographer to Fierce Advocate:
Cameron's artistic talents blossomed early. After graduating high school, she honed her skills in photography and film at the American Indian Art Institute in Santa Fe. Yet, it was her move to San Francisco in the 1970s that ignited her act...