Not well known is the important role the lesbian community played during the early years of the AIDS crisis. Women stood alongside their gay brothers, worked behind the scenes and often served as caregivers. Islander Dana Schuerholz was one of those on the frontlines as member of ACT UP. As a photographer, she documented first hand the anger and frustration of the activist movement as they relentlessly fought against the tide of apathy, bigotry, and inaction. Her work also vividly shows the desperation and anguish of that difficult time. IN and OUT is pleased to be able to prominently feature these important photographs.