Rick Garcia (activist)
Rick Garcia | |
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| Born | September 15, 1956 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2026 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | LGBT activist |
| Known for | Co-founded Equality Illinois |
Rick Garcia (September 15, 1956 – January 12, 2026) was an American LGBTQ activist known primarily for his work in Chicago and for LGBTQ acceptance within the Roman Catholic Church. As a co-founder of Equality Illinois, he advocated for equal treatment and social justice for the LGBTQ community.