Diana Hemingway

Diana Hemingway (1970–December 20, 2016) was an activist for trans/queer issues, sex worker rights, disability rights, economic justice, racism, and issues impacting the kink community.[1]

Biography

Hemingway's family were Irish Gypsies working the carnival circuit, traveling around the US, eventually settling in Fort Lauderdale. She worked briefly as an auto tech and code enforcer, additionally working as a sculptor, photographer, and jewelry maker.[2]

After losing her position with a non-profit, Hemingway started working as a dominatrix and ultimately an escort. She was raped twice and saw her mental health spiral. Woolston later claimed Hemingway had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder and felt she was becoming a burden to people around her.[1]

Death

Hemingway died in 2016 as a result of suicide.[3][4]

Activism

Hemingway founded the first South Florida chapter of SWOP.[1]

Awards and honors

She was part of the first group of honorees on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bars, Swop Behind (2021-12-13). "Remembering Diana Hemingway". SWOP Behind Bars. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  2. ↑ "Remembering Diana Hemingway, SWOP-South Florida Founder". Sex Workers Outreach Project | Sex Workers Outreach Project. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "LGBT people face daily discrimination". USA TODAY. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Guirola, Jamie (20 November 2018). "South Florida Remembers Victims of Anti-Transgender Violence". NBC 6 South Florida. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "NATIONAL LGBTQ WALL OF HONOR UNVEILED AT HISTORIC STONEWALL INN". National LGBTQ Task Force. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
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