#cleveJones
On this day in queer history: Nov 24, 1985

At an AIDS vigil in San Francisco, Cleve Jones conceived the idea for the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Now 54 tons, it’s the world’s largest piece of community folk art.

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November 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Cleve Jones (born 1954) is a longtime LGBTQ+ and AIDS activist who conceived the AIDS Memorial Quilt and co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Mentored by Harvey Milk, he’s dedicated his life to justice, visibility, and community empowerment. #CleveJones #LGBTQHistory #AIDSActivism #Pride
June 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
American activist and writer Cleve Jones, one-time disciple of #HarveyMilk and best known for creating the AIDS Quilt Project, was BOTD in 1954, turning 71 today. #clevejones #bornonthisday #supergays #aidsquiltproject
Cleve Jones
American activist and writer Cleve Jones was BOTD in 1954. Born in West Lafayette Indiana and raised in Arizona, he fled to San Francisco at 19, working briefly as a rent boy before befriending gay…
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October 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With the amazing@clevejones.bsky.social, a community activist at the Castro Muni station. For more photos, please visit my website at www.DarrylPelletierphotography.com #cleveJones #CastroSF #DarrylPelletier
April 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
LGBTQ+ icon Cleve Jones joins Dr. Renzo Corzano and KGAY 103.1’s John Taylor in Episode 36 of Ask A Gay Doc to discuss activism, healthcare, and the legacy of the AIDS Quilt. #LGBTQHealth #CleveJones #KGAY1031
June 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Working hard and getting ready for our HQ Opening Party this Friday, and look who stopped in! ❤️🌈

Join us this Friday from 4pm-6pm at 3979B 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 for our HQ opening! Link in bio to RSVP.

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June 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM