Robin Tyler | |
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| Born | Arlene Chernick April 8, 1942 (age 82) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Comic, producer, and activist |
| Known for | Produced the main stages at the first three LGBT Marches on Washington DC, including the historic first national march in 1979. The first out lesbian comic. Successfully sued state of California for gay marriage. Half of comedy duo, Harrison and Tyler. |
| Spouse | Diane Olson |
| Partner | Pat Harrison |
| Website | www |
Robin Tyler (born Arlene Chernick, April 8, 1942) is the first lesbian or gay comic to come out on national television, a feminist and pioneer in the grassroots struggle for LGBTQ civil rights and marriage equality in the U.S., and a producer.[1] She emceed and produced the main stage at three marches on Washington for LGBTQ rights, including the historic first National March On Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979. Tyler coined the phrase "We are everywhere" as a rallying cry for the LGBTQ community. This became the powerful signature chant of the 1979 march, appearing on banners and posters. The chant "We are everywhere" has continued as a popular rallying cry for LGBTQ equality.[2]
- ^ "The Trailblazing Women of Stand-Up Comedy". National Women's History Museum. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ PRIDE on FX, retrieved 2022-10-12