Mary Fisher
@maryfisher.com
Speaker, artist, and activist. 1st Woman White House Advanceman, Keynoted ‘92 RNC. Mom/ Grandma.
📖 Author of “Uneasy Silence.” Out now!
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📖 Author of “Uneasy Silence.” Out now!
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❤️ The Broadway community is extraordinary for so many reasons, but the Broadway Cares Red Bucket tradition is such a special moment of unity.
If you attend a show this season, keep an eye out for the wonderful volunteers with the Red Buckets – and say hello for me!
If you attend a show this season, keep an eye out for the wonderful volunteers with the Red Buckets – and say hello for me!
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
❤️ The Broadway community is extraordinary for so many reasons, but the Broadway Cares Red Bucket tradition is such a special moment of unity.
If you attend a show this season, keep an eye out for the wonderful volunteers with the Red Buckets – and say hello for me!
If you attend a show this season, keep an eye out for the wonderful volunteers with the Red Buckets – and say hello for me!
Thank you @msignorile.bsky.social for having me on to talk about “Uneasy Silence,” and how we’ve watched — from the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic to now — how politics can determine who receives care, and who is left behind.
We must continue speaking truth and standing together.
We must continue speaking truth and standing together.
November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Thank you @msignorile.bsky.social for having me on to talk about “Uneasy Silence,” and how we’ve watched — from the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic to now — how politics can determine who receives care, and who is left behind.
We must continue speaking truth and standing together.
We must continue speaking truth and standing together.
I’m honored to have @pelosi.house.gov's generous words grace the cover of “Uneasy Silence,” a book born of hope, art, & the belief we can all make a difference.
Madam Speaker’s decades of public service & tireless commitment to equality have inspired me & so many others to keep using our voices.
Madam Speaker’s decades of public service & tireless commitment to equality have inspired me & so many others to keep using our voices.
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I’m honored to have @pelosi.house.gov's generous words grace the cover of “Uneasy Silence,” a book born of hope, art, & the belief we can all make a difference.
Madam Speaker’s decades of public service & tireless commitment to equality have inspired me & so many others to keep using our voices.
Madam Speaker’s decades of public service & tireless commitment to equality have inspired me & so many others to keep using our voices.
Deeply grateful to the Congregational Church of the Peninsula for hearing my sermon this past weekend. The story of Hagar and El Roi reminds us to see those who feel unseen. THIS congregation truly lives that message.
Listen to the full service here ⬇️
bit.ly/480ppBT
Listen to the full service here ⬇️
bit.ly/480ppBT
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Deeply grateful to the Congregational Church of the Peninsula for hearing my sermon this past weekend. The story of Hagar and El Roi reminds us to see those who feel unseen. THIS congregation truly lives that message.
Listen to the full service here ⬇️
bit.ly/480ppBT
Listen to the full service here ⬇️
bit.ly/480ppBT
Honored to speak at this Sunday’s service at the Congregational Church of the Peninsula in Belmont, CA, and spend time with the congregation after for a book signing!
The service will also be live streamed by the church and you can tune in at 10:30AM PT at ccpeninsula.org.
The service will also be live streamed by the church and you can tune in at 10:30AM PT at ccpeninsula.org.
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Honored to speak at this Sunday’s service at the Congregational Church of the Peninsula in Belmont, CA, and spend time with the congregation after for a book signing!
The service will also be live streamed by the church and you can tune in at 10:30AM PT at ccpeninsula.org.
The service will also be live streamed by the church and you can tune in at 10:30AM PT at ccpeninsula.org.
My heart is so full from sharing space with David Kessler and the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS community! It was an honor to share my story with such beautiful souls.
Broadway Cares turns the love of theater into lifesaving care. Grateful for the love I felt this on evening. ❤️
Broadway Cares turns the love of theater into lifesaving care. Grateful for the love I felt this on evening. ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
My heart is so full from sharing space with David Kessler and the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS community! It was an honor to share my story with such beautiful souls.
Broadway Cares turns the love of theater into lifesaving care. Grateful for the love I felt this on evening. ❤️
Broadway Cares turns the love of theater into lifesaving care. Grateful for the love I felt this on evening. ❤️
When I saw Just in Time on Broadway, I never expected to share such a beautiful moment with Jonathan Groff after the show!
I was already blown away by his extraordinary performance, but what moved me the most was experiencing the love he has for his community.
I was already blown away by his extraordinary performance, but what moved me the most was experiencing the love he has for his community.
October 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When I saw Just in Time on Broadway, I never expected to share such a beautiful moment with Jonathan Groff after the show!
I was already blown away by his extraordinary performance, but what moved me the most was experiencing the love he has for his community.
I was already blown away by his extraordinary performance, but what moved me the most was experiencing the love he has for his community.
Thank you so much KGAY 106.5 & 92.1 for having me on to share a piece of my history, and history shared by everyone who has lived with HIV/AIDS.
My hope has always been for no one to carry the weight of stigma, and that everyone knows there is community, family, and love waiting to hold them.
My hope has always been for no one to carry the weight of stigma, and that everyone knows there is community, family, and love waiting to hold them.
October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thank you so much KGAY 106.5 & 92.1 for having me on to share a piece of my history, and history shared by everyone who has lived with HIV/AIDS.
My hope has always been for no one to carry the weight of stigma, and that everyone knows there is community, family, and love waiting to hold them.
My hope has always been for no one to carry the weight of stigma, and that everyone knows there is community, family, and love waiting to hold them.
I was honored to keynote the HARP-PS Positively Aging Project Conference 2025.
We are a community that knows the gift of aging — defined not only by loss, but by purpose too. We’ve survived, but the epidemic isn’t over. We must keep bearing witness, honoring the lessons, and serving where we can.
We are a community that knows the gift of aging — defined not only by loss, but by purpose too. We’ve survived, but the epidemic isn’t over. We must keep bearing witness, honoring the lessons, and serving where we can.
October 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I was honored to keynote the HARP-PS Positively Aging Project Conference 2025.
We are a community that knows the gift of aging — defined not only by loss, but by purpose too. We’ve survived, but the epidemic isn’t over. We must keep bearing witness, honoring the lessons, and serving where we can.
We are a community that knows the gift of aging — defined not only by loss, but by purpose too. We’ve survived, but the epidemic isn’t over. We must keep bearing witness, honoring the lessons, and serving where we can.
Still buzzing from seeing my dear friend @kebmo.com in concert last week in Santa Fe! All I can say is wow, what an experience.
I’m so grateful for all the years of friendship we’ve shared and the ones to come. Check out his #TajMo album, “Room on the Porch," and all his incredible music: kebmo.com
I’m so grateful for all the years of friendship we’ve shared and the ones to come. Check out his #TajMo album, “Room on the Porch," and all his incredible music: kebmo.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Still buzzing from seeing my dear friend @kebmo.com in concert last week in Santa Fe! All I can say is wow, what an experience.
I’m so grateful for all the years of friendship we’ve shared and the ones to come. Check out his #TajMo album, “Room on the Porch," and all his incredible music: kebmo.com
I’m so grateful for all the years of friendship we’ve shared and the ones to come. Check out his #TajMo album, “Room on the Porch," and all his incredible music: kebmo.com
Helping bring “Nourishing The Community” to life beside its creator, Robert Vargas, was a profoundly meaningful experience.
This mural reflects all that Project Angel Food represents: community, compassion, and limitless love. I'm so honored to have added my brush stroke to this work of heart.
This mural reflects all that Project Angel Food represents: community, compassion, and limitless love. I'm so honored to have added my brush stroke to this work of heart.
September 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Helping bring “Nourishing The Community” to life beside its creator, Robert Vargas, was a profoundly meaningful experience.
This mural reflects all that Project Angel Food represents: community, compassion, and limitless love. I'm so honored to have added my brush stroke to this work of heart.
This mural reflects all that Project Angel Food represents: community, compassion, and limitless love. I'm so honored to have added my brush stroke to this work of heart.
August 19 was the anniversary of my speech, “A Whisper of AIDS,” and #WorldHumanitarianDay. Both call on us to speak against injustice, act where you can, and serve others — even when the obstacles feel insurmountable.
Thank you Spectrum SoCal for helping me share this message. #ActForHumanity
Thank you Spectrum SoCal for helping me share this message. #ActForHumanity
August 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
August 19 was the anniversary of my speech, “A Whisper of AIDS,” and #WorldHumanitarianDay. Both call on us to speak against injustice, act where you can, and serve others — even when the obstacles feel insurmountable.
Thank you Spectrum SoCal for helping me share this message. #ActForHumanity
Thank you Spectrum SoCal for helping me share this message. #ActForHumanity
Thankful to @windycitytimes.com for this interview on the anniversary of my '92 speech. The deadly ignorance then echoes today in dissonance around HIV/AIDS, COVID, & medical science.
With compassion & unity, we can protect each other, honor those lost, & keep fighting for justice. bit.ly/MF_WCT
With compassion & unity, we can protect each other, honor those lost, & keep fighting for justice. bit.ly/MF_WCT
August 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thankful to @windycitytimes.com for this interview on the anniversary of my '92 speech. The deadly ignorance then echoes today in dissonance around HIV/AIDS, COVID, & medical science.
With compassion & unity, we can protect each other, honor those lost, & keep fighting for justice. bit.ly/MF_WCT
With compassion & unity, we can protect each other, honor those lost, & keep fighting for justice. bit.ly/MF_WCT
Thank you, @newsnation.bsky.social, for this interview on the anniversary of my 1992 speech. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on that day, other major moments of my life, and above all, my commitment to speak up for others — whenever & wherever possible. www.newsnationnow.com/health/mary-...
August 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thank you, @newsnation.bsky.social, for this interview on the anniversary of my 1992 speech. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on that day, other major moments of my life, and above all, my commitment to speak up for others — whenever & wherever possible. www.newsnationnow.com/health/mary-...
33 years ago today I spoke at the RNC, urging the nation to confront prejudice, break the silence on HIV/AIDS, and save lives.
I'm grateful to all who’ve joined me in the journey since and raised their voices for justice & dignity — reminding me that change is possible, and we are not alone.
I'm grateful to all who’ve joined me in the journey since and raised their voices for justice & dignity — reminding me that change is possible, and we are not alone.
August 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
33 years ago today I spoke at the RNC, urging the nation to confront prejudice, break the silence on HIV/AIDS, and save lives.
I'm grateful to all who’ve joined me in the journey since and raised their voices for justice & dignity — reminding me that change is possible, and we are not alone.
I'm grateful to all who’ve joined me in the journey since and raised their voices for justice & dignity — reminding me that change is possible, and we are not alone.
In 1995, I was to exhibit my art in the Senate Rotunda. It told stories of activism, AIDS, and life and death. The Senate banned it at the last minute. Thank you, David Kessler, for the chance to share this story again.
Watch my full conversation at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Watch my full conversation at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
August 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In 1995, I was to exhibit my art in the Senate Rotunda. It told stories of activism, AIDS, and life and death. The Senate banned it at the last minute. Thank you, David Kessler, for the chance to share this story again.
Watch my full conversation at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Watch my full conversation at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Cynthia Erivo was absolutely brilliant in Jesus Christ Superstar. The presentation was amazing and otherworldly – it truly brought tears to my eyes. I saw it for the first time in the 70s and the message of the show is still relevant today.
August 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Cynthia Erivo was absolutely brilliant in Jesus Christ Superstar. The presentation was amazing and otherworldly – it truly brought tears to my eyes. I saw it for the first time in the 70s and the message of the show is still relevant today.
Those who censor artists seek to silence truth & resistance – something I have experienced first-hand.
Amy Sherald’s bold stance against the Smithsonian’s censorship of her work is an inspiration. When we defend our artistic freedom, we defend our democracy.
maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
Amy Sherald’s bold stance against the Smithsonian’s censorship of her work is an inspiration. When we defend our artistic freedom, we defend our democracy.
maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
August 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Those who censor artists seek to silence truth & resistance – something I have experienced first-hand.
Amy Sherald’s bold stance against the Smithsonian’s censorship of her work is an inspiration. When we defend our artistic freedom, we defend our democracy.
maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
Amy Sherald’s bold stance against the Smithsonian’s censorship of her work is an inspiration. When we defend our artistic freedom, we defend our democracy.
maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
I’ve recently rediscovered the joy of working with pastels. Art has always been a form of meditation for me; sometimes it offers a reprieve, sometimes clarity.
Whatever medium you use to create moments of peace, make space for it. Rest is not surrender — it renews our strength to keep going.
Whatever medium you use to create moments of peace, make space for it. Rest is not surrender — it renews our strength to keep going.
July 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’ve recently rediscovered the joy of working with pastels. Art has always been a form of meditation for me; sometimes it offers a reprieve, sometimes clarity.
Whatever medium you use to create moments of peace, make space for it. Rest is not surrender — it renews our strength to keep going.
Whatever medium you use to create moments of peace, make space for it. Rest is not surrender — it renews our strength to keep going.
To anyone in a community who no longer accepts them, I know what it’s like to stand alone, to speak alone.
To realize the people you once called your own are not who you believed them to be.
But hear this: even if you feel alone, you are not. Stand in your truth. There is family to be found.
To realize the people you once called your own are not who you believed them to be.
But hear this: even if you feel alone, you are not. Stand in your truth. There is family to be found.
July 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
To anyone in a community who no longer accepts them, I know what it’s like to stand alone, to speak alone.
To realize the people you once called your own are not who you believed them to be.
But hear this: even if you feel alone, you are not. Stand in your truth. There is family to be found.
To realize the people you once called your own are not who you believed them to be.
But hear this: even if you feel alone, you are not. Stand in your truth. There is family to be found.
Sometimes our pain feels too private, too overwhelming to speak aloud. I understand that. But I’ve learned, often without realizing it at the time, that telling our stories can be a form of healing.
Watch my full conversation with David Kessler at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Watch my full conversation with David Kessler at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
July 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sometimes our pain feels too private, too overwhelming to speak aloud. I understand that. But I’ve learned, often without realizing it at the time, that telling our stories can be a form of healing.
Watch my full conversation with David Kessler at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Watch my full conversation with David Kessler at: www.davidkesslertraining.com/mary-fisher
Proud to support the #GoodTroubleLivesOn movement, honoring 5 years since the passing of John Lewis, whose powerful words live on in the continued fight for democracy: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
July 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Proud to support the #GoodTroubleLivesOn movement, honoring 5 years since the passing of John Lewis, whose powerful words live on in the continued fight for democracy: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
“I’m not yours to silence. I never was.”
I’m moved by Rosie’s fierce courage in standing up for herself and others. She has always known how to speak her truth, and this one is a powerful message that I know will give many the strength to use their voices too.
#BeARosie
I’m moved by Rosie’s fierce courage in standing up for herself and others. She has always known how to speak her truth, and this one is a powerful message that I know will give many the strength to use their voices too.
#BeARosie
July 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“I’m not yours to silence. I never was.”
I’m moved by Rosie’s fierce courage in standing up for herself and others. She has always known how to speak her truth, and this one is a powerful message that I know will give many the strength to use their voices too.
#BeARosie
I’m moved by Rosie’s fierce courage in standing up for herself and others. She has always known how to speak her truth, and this one is a powerful message that I know will give many the strength to use their voices too.
#BeARosie
Such a privilege to have this conversation with @makinggayhistory.bsky.social. I share the story of how — and why — I spoke my truth of living with HIV back in '92. I hope it brings comfort to anyone who feels silenced.
Watch the interview via their Patreon at bit.ly/MGHMaryFisher
Watch the interview via their Patreon at bit.ly/MGHMaryFisher
July 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Such a privilege to have this conversation with @makinggayhistory.bsky.social. I share the story of how — and why — I spoke my truth of living with HIV back in '92. I hope it brings comfort to anyone who feels silenced.
Watch the interview via their Patreon at bit.ly/MGHMaryFisher
Watch the interview via their Patreon at bit.ly/MGHMaryFisher
I fully agree with Cardinal Robert McElroy that Trump’s immigration brutalities are inhumane & morally repugnant.
Those whose lives are being shattered are human, not abstract objects, and are being sacrificed on the altar of political & economic campaigns. maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
Those whose lives are being shattered are human, not abstract objects, and are being sacrificed on the altar of political & economic campaigns. maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
July 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I fully agree with Cardinal Robert McElroy that Trump’s immigration brutalities are inhumane & morally repugnant.
Those whose lives are being shattered are human, not abstract objects, and are being sacrificed on the altar of political & economic campaigns. maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...
Those whose lives are being shattered are human, not abstract objects, and are being sacrificed on the altar of political & economic campaigns. maryfisher.substack.com/p/may-i-just...