Michael Eugene Kensinger died January 14, 2022. Mike loved traveling and lived in many places before settling in San Francisco. He became an activist in the AIDS movement and took part in many demonstrations including the famous demonstration at Burroughs Welcome in Burlingame CA, January 1988 when demonstrators climbed on the roof of the building waving the gay flag and banners reading ‘Burroughs Unwelcome’ and ‘Stop Aids Profiteering.’ Mike was one of 19 people arrested for that action.
Mike created blocks for the Names AIDS Quilt Project to honor friends, crafted imaginative political displays in his Valencia St. storefront window, collected soaps for donation to the homeless, and built a community of neighbors who would watch out for each other. He was also a long time reader of UltraViolet. He leaves behind family and a large community that misses him.
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