Longtime LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activist Bruce Monroe has died

Bruce Monroe, in a photo posted to Facebook in 2014 by William Waybourn

The staff of Dallas Voice joins the rest of the North Texas LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in mourning the death Saturday, Dec. 4, of longtime activist Bruce Monroe.

Read the story of his life in Bruce’s own words here at the Dallas Way website.

Watch Dallas Voice and DallasVoice.com for information on services and remembrances of Bruce and his immeasurable impact on our community, the fight for equality and the ongoing struggle against HIV/AIDS.

— Tammye Nash

4 Comments

Glenn Mallory on December 5, 2021 at 2:23 pm

It is inspiring to read how much good one person, and small groups can do. Thank you Bruce Monroe. The world needs personal activism.

Eric on December 8, 2021 at 1:13 pm

So sorry to hear this Bruce. Very much enjoyed getting to know you and your artwork.

Peter Webb on December 8, 2021 at 3:53 pm

Thank you for the lovely tribute to his life & legacy. Bruce Monroe played a huge role in our ongoing work for LGBT equality & civil rights. May his memory be a blessing.

Peter Webb on December 8, 2021 at 4:28 pm

Thank you for the lovely tribute. Bruce Monroe played a huge role in our battle for equality & civil rights. He had a wealth of knowledge and institutional wisdom. My thoughts and prayers are with the Monroe family. May his memory be a blessing.