Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Brenda Howard

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Brenda Howard Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Brenda Howard
1946-2005
zij/haar she/her

Brenda Howard was een Amerikaanse activiste die streed voor bi-zichtbaarheid in lhbtq+-bewegingen. Het welzijn van onder meer de polyamoreuze, bdsm- en leer community's, en personen met hiv/aids ging haar aan het hart.

American bisexual-rights activist Brenda Howard fought for bi visibility in LGBTQ+ movements. She also advocated for the welfare of the polyamorous, BDSM and leather communities and of people with HIV/AIDS.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.421′ N, 4° 53.179′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat west of Herengracht, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 40, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Betty Paërl (here, next to this marker); Marielle Franco (here, next to this marker); Miriam van der Have (a few steps from this marker); Alje Klamer (within shouting distance of this marker); Benno Premsela (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgina Beyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Nico (Niek) Engelschman 1913-1988 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edgar Caïro (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Brenda Howard (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 11, 2026.)
2. Brenda Howard (Walk of Pride Amsterdam). (Submitted on September 11, 2026.)

Additional keywords. lgbt, lgbtq

Brenda Howard Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Brenda Howard Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.