Did you know that a Google Doodle on June 6th honored the remarkable life and legacy of Jeanne Crdova? Jeanne Crdova, a name synonymous with lesbian activism, feminism, and authorship, was a true trailblazer, whose contributions continue to resonate within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

The search engine giant paid tribute to Crdova, recognizing her significant impact on the West Coast LGBTQ+ movement. Her life was a testament to resilience, courage, and a relentless pursuit of equality. Crdova was born on July 18, 1948, in Bremerhaven, Germany, her journey a winding path that led her to become a pivotal figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. She later entered the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Santa Barbara, California, a formative experience that likely shaped her later activism.

Category	Details
Full Name	Jeanne Crdova
Born	July 18, 1948, Bremerhaven, Germany
Died	January 10, 2016, Los Angeles, California, USA
Education	California State University, Los Angeles; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Occupation	Activist, Author, Publisher, Journalist
Known For	Pioneer of the West Coast LGBTQ+ movement; Founder of the Community Yellow Pages; Editor and Publisher of Lesbian Tide magazine
Key Contributions	Advocate for lesbian rights during college years; Founder of the Community Yellow Pages, the first nationwide LGBTQ+ directory in the U.S.; Columnist for various publications, including Lesbian Tide, Los Angeles Free Press, and The Advocate; Chronicled the 1970s lesbian feminist movement.
Legacy	Established the NLGJA Jeanne Crdova Award to recognize LGBTQ+ women in journalism; bequeathed $2 million to the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice; Remembered for her contributions to lesbian community.
Memoir	When We Were Outlaws: A Memoir of Love & Revolution
Reference	Wikipedia

Crdova's memoir, When We Were Outlaws: A Memoir of Love & Revolution, offers a raw and honest account of her life and experiences, providing insight into her thoughts, feelings, and the historical context of the time. The book, along with her other works, continues to inspire and inform.

The photo of Jeanne Crdova, taken at the 2012 LAMMY Awards by Lynnhb, serves as a visual reminder of her presence and influence. Her passing on January 10, 2016, due to metastatic brain cancer in her Los Angeles home, marked the end of an era, but not the end of her impact. She was 67 years old.

Jeanne Crdovas contributions to the lesbian community were immeasurable. She left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire new generations of activists and advocates. She bequeathed a generous $2 million to the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, ensuring her work for justice and equality continues for years to come. She attended high school at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California, and went on to attend California State University, Los Angeles and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

During her college years, she became a staunch advocate of lesbian rights, a commitment that would define much of her life's work. Crdova was a community organizer and a journalist, a multifaceted role that allowed her to disseminate information, galvanize support, and build a strong network within the LGBTQ+ community.

Crdova's pivotal role as a founder of the West Coast LGBTQ+ movement cannot be overstated. Her leadership and vision were instrumental in shaping the landscape of LGBTQ+ activism. She was a columnist for various publications, including Lesbian Tide, Los Angeles Free Press, and The Advocate, providing a platform for her voice and the voices of others. She was a journalist and the editor and publisher of Lesbian Tide, which chronicled the 1970s lesbian feminist movement.

In 1981, Jeanne Crdova founded the Community Yellow Pages, the first national LGBTQ+ directory in the United States. This innovative initiative offered a vital space for LGBTQ+ individuals to find safe and welcoming businesses and services. Selling the Community Yellow Pages in 1999, she again demonstrated her forward-thinking approach, anticipating the direction of future generations.

In honor of her life work as a feminist, activist, and staunch supporter of journalistic inquiry, the NLGJA Jeanne Crdova Award was established in 2018. This award formally recognizes LGBTQ+ women involved in journalism, continuing her legacy of supporting and empowering others.

The LGBT spirituality blog, Jesus in Love, offered a poignant remembrance of Jeanne Crdova, acknowledging her past as a Catholic nun and her contributions to the groundbreaking 1985 book, Lesbian Nuns. The award is possible because of the vision and generosity of Jeanne Crdova, who died in 2016.

Crdovas personal and professional life were intertwined, the challenges of her youth, as well as her hopes and aspirations. As a journalist and author, she chronicled the 1970s lesbian feminist movement, capturing its spirit and preserving its history for future generations. We are deeply saddened by the loss of pioneering journalist, author, lesbian activist, entrepreneur, and our dear friend, Jeanne Crdova.

This February, she had chemotherapy. The entire one family sends our condolences to Lynn Ballen and Jeannes family and friends. The legendary lesbian activist, publisher, and writer, passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 67 after an extended battle with cancer.

Learn about Jeanne Crdova's life of activism, publishing, and community organizing in Southern California. Her commitment to the success of other queer women, her dedication to journalistic inquiry, and her overall impact on the LGBTQ+ community will never be forgotten. Jeanne Crdova, pioneer, activist, author, publisher, lesbian, feminist, and best butch friend to so many, died on a Sunday morning at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by those who loved her.