Activism
Nona Hendryx was one of the first artist to agree to perform for the first New York City GMHC, Dance-a-thon created to raise funds to support people living with HIV AIDS. This led other artists to give their time and talent to the organization eventually raising millions of dollars, educating millions and contributing to the search for a cure for AIDS In 2001 she discussed her bisexuality in an interview with The Advocate magazine and has become a gay-rights activist over the years. In summer 2008, she joined Cyndi Lauper on her True Colors tour, raising awareness of discrimination and the LGBT community.
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