Birth date: Sep 1, 1949 Death date: Nov 15, 2014
Leslie Feinberg, who identified as an anti-racist white, working-class, secular Jewish, transgender, lesbian, female, revolutionary communist, died on November 15, 2014. She died at home in Syracuse, NY, with her partner and spous Read Obituary
Leslie Feinberg
Rest In Power
Dare To Struggle
Dare To Win
I did not know Leslie Feinberg personally, but I did know her work, both fictional and non-fiction. It has been instrumental in my academic career, first as a student, now as an educator. Together with the works of Minnie Bruce Pratt her writing has inspired me to keep on fighting to be better than myself.
I want to tell Minnie Bruce and the rest of Leslie's family that the work Leslie has started will continue through the work of many.
With gratitude, respect and admiration,
carlos schröder
Dear Minnie-Bruce and family, my condolences on the loss of your beloved Leslie. Words cannot express enough what a beautiful human being he was--but you already knew that--what an inspiration to me and to others, what a wonderful friend and colleague he was. It was an honor to know him and be able to work alongside him, as well as a privilege. After reading the lovely signed copy of Stone Butch Blues he gave me and to this day, I still see it as a film. His words are so poetic and powerful they were projected upon my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember, his body was only a vessel for his amazing spirit and that spirit will be with you forever.
MInnie Bruce, my heart is breaking for you. You and Leslie made me believe in true love. I truly admired Leslie and do admire you. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and keep your cherished memories close to your heart.
I never knew this remarkable woman, but I wish I had known her. Her life mattered in so many ways and her contributions to human rights are genuine and lasting. My condolences to Minnie Bruce Pratt.
Rosemary Agonito
Stone Butch Blues was my first read as a young lesbian.Thank you for opening the doors for us up and coming generations of LGTB Community. Forever a fan in SC
Stoned Butch Blues was groundbreaking for me. Leslie's linking of struggles which many saw as disconnected was such an important statement. She will be missed and leaves a big gap for others of us to fill as we continue our critical work for social justice, peace and revolutionary change.
Andy Mager
