Sign of Rainbow

in Groups and Organizations

Sign of Rainbow, a social organization for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing lesbians, bisexuals, and gays, formed in 1993. Sign of Rainbow connected deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing members of the LGBT+ community together for group meetings, outings, and informal social events. Sign of Rainbow met at the LGBT Community Center‘s 1418 West 29th Street location, in member’s homes, and at various locations across the Greater Cleveland area. Sign of Rainbow disbanded in 1997.

Gay People’s Chronicle. November 26, 1993.

Additional information coming soon.

Resources

  • Negron, Sidney. “Sign of Rainbow.” Encyclopedia of Cleveland History.
  • “Charlie’s Calendar.” Gay People’s Chronicle. June 23, 1995. Page 17.
  • “Charlie’s Calendar.” Gay People’s Chronicle. July 7, 1995. Page 14.
1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland, OH 44113 (LGBT Community Center, former location).

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