Name/TitleBadge: GOAL Pride in '85
About this objectSmall round badge with blue background featuring a motif of the New York skyline and the slogan 'GOAL PRIDE IN 85 ~ WE'RE EVERYWHERE". Smaller text around the edge reads: 'Gay Officers Action League, Inc. New York City, Region One ~ April 19 1982, est.'
MakerGay Officers Action League
Date Made1985
Period1980s
Place MadeUSA, New York
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, metal and plastic
Subject and Association KeywordsLGBTQ+
Subject and Association KeywordsPride
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://www.goalny.org:
"The Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), is a first-of-its-kind organization that was formed in 1982 to address the needs, issues, and concerns of gay and lesbian law enforcement personnel and has since expanded to a nonprofit tax-exempt civil rights organization. GOAL was founded by Charles Henry "Charlie" Cochrane, Jr. (August 5, 1943–May 5, 2008) a sergeant of the New York City Police Department, who after delivering a public testimony on anti-gay discrimination legislation pending before the New York City Council, became the first openly gay officer of the NYPD. Since its founding as a fraternal organization, GOAL has advocated for the rights of its members and has assisted them on matters of discrimination, harassment, and disparate treatment in the workplace. GOAL furthers its mission by providing training at the NY Police Academy and Jersey City Police Department, among others."
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBadge
Object numberGWL-2014-3-9
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved