Black, a veteran (US Navy), openly gay, community activist, and a survivor of HIV - even in San Francisco, it must have been pretty tough going, but Ken Jones keeps smiling and keeps on making a difference. These days he even conducts tours and brings San Francisco's LGBTQ history alive in his walks through the Castro District. Imagine all the delightful historical tidbits you can hear from someone who was actually there and involved.
Even before there was a gay rights movement, Ken Jones was there, and his involvement continues. Ken worked on the committee for the new gay pride parade in San Francisco. He was there when that brand new rainbow flag was first unfurled by Gilbert Baker. He has been a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for LGBTQ rights and equality. I've had the great joy of meeting Ken and can honestly say his excitement and enthusiasm is contagious.
Even before there was a gay rights movement, Ken Jones was there, and his involvement continues. Ken worked on the committee for the new gay pride parade in San Francisco. He was there when that brand new rainbow flag was first unfurled by Gilbert Baker. He has been a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for LGBTQ rights and equality. I've had the great joy of meeting Ken and can honestly say his excitement and enthusiasm is contagious.
Besides his activism, Ken Jones is a wedding officiant and unites couples not only in the San Francisco, but all over the world. I'll bet he has a lot of wonderful stories to tell about those ceremonies too.
I'd love to take you on a tour of the life of Ken Jones. A good place to begin is his own website which you can reach HERE. Truly a giant in the LGBTQ community and with no signs of stopping - thank you Ken for ALL you do!
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