Sheldon 'Turner' Freeman, gay D.C. librarian and activist, dead at 64
Briefly

"As an avid film buff, Turner was one of the first staff members of DCPL's audiovisual department in the 1980s, now a city-wide collection of DVDs and other media as well as a plethora of online streaming resources. His achievements included starting a Black History Month film series."
"His weekly movie screenings have been running for more than two decades and are a beloved staple of MLK Library programming that has carried on past his retirement. His Black History Month film series is a particularly beloved annual event."
"He was a caring friend and colleague whose impactful legacy, vibrancy, and kindness leaves behind an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Turner was a role model, mentor and established racially and LGBTQ-inclusive programming."
Read at Advocate.com
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