Remembering Mario Mieli, Rainbow Honor Walk Honoree
Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Mario Mieli (May 21, 1952 – March 12, 1983).
An Italian activist, writer, playwright and queer theorist, Mieli was one of the foundational voices of Italy’s gay liberation movement. A founder of F.U.O.R.I. and a fierce advocate for sexual liberation, he challenged social, political and psychiatric systems that sought to silence LGBTQ+ people.
His writing, including Elementi di critica omosessuale, helped shape modern queer theory and remains a landmark in the struggle for liberation, dignity and self-determination.
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