Rick Garcia (activist)

Rick Garcia
Born(1956-09-15)September 15, 1956
DiedJanuary 12, 2026(2026-01-12) (aged 69)
OccupationLGBT activist
Known forCo-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.