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Remembering Allen Ginsberg

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Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Allen Ginsberg (June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997). A defining poet of the Beat Generation and author of Howl, Ginsberg used his art and public voice to challenge censorship, militarism, conformity, and sexual repression. Openly gay at a time of deep stigma, he helped expand the language of liberation, visibility, and queer self-expression in American culture.  

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Read the tribute by historian Bill Lipsky in SF Bay Times at the link below:

Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg Inspired an Entire Generation

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