ABilly S. Jones-Hennin
ABilly S. Jones-Hennin | |
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Jones-Hennin in 2023 | |
| Born | Lannie Bess March 21, 1942 |
| Died | January 19, 2024 (aged 81) Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Allen Billy Scott Jones |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse | Chris Hennin (2014–) |
| Children | 3 |
ABilly S. Jones-Hennin (March 21, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American LGBT rights activist based in Washington, D.C.
Beginning in the late 1970s, Jones-Hennin was active in African-American LGBT organizing, helping to found a number of groups, and acted as the logistics coordinator for the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979. In the 1980s, he was involved with HIV/AIDS education and helped to develop healthcare programs with the Whitman-Walker Clinic.
From the 1990s until his death, Jones-Hennin became involved with disability activism, speaking specifically about homophobia in healthcare settings.