Randy Shilts
Randy Shilts was an American journalist and author. After studying journalism at the University of Oregon, Shilts began working as a reporter for both The Advocate and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as for San Francisco Bay Area television stations. In the 1980s, he was noted for being the first openly gay reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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- Born in
- Davenport
- Educated at
- University of OregonWest Aurora High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Lambda Literary Award
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1951
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Birth1994
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