Valverde is one of the first Chicana lesbians who publicly fought for acceptance as an out and proud member of the community.
As she approached the end of her life at 92, Valverde spoke candidly to her friend, Marisol Sanchez, about the fight for equal rights in the LGBTQ+ community.Sanchez recalls Valverde being shocked that in her lifetime the community was still struggling to meet basic human rights. It's a regret she lived with until the end, according to Sanchez.
Valverde's battles began back in 1949 when the LAPD first took note of the way she dressed and her demeanor. In those days they referred to it as"butch" or"masculine," and started throwing her in jail because of it.Valverde was found in violation of masquerading ordinances at least a dozen times, meaning she was not allowed to dress like the opposite gender.
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