Dr. David W. Hylan Jr. — Author, Filmmaker, Advocate, Scuba Diver

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Dr. David W.
Hylan Jr.

Author. Filmmaker. Marginalized Communities Advocate (LGBTQ+, Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing). Scuba Diver.

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Projects & Passions

Book

Small Town Rage

Fighting Back in the Deep South

The untold story of ACT UP Shreveport — ordinary people who challenged silence, stigma, and indifference during the darkest years of the AIDS epidemic.

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Cozumel Condo For Sale

Distrito Cozumel

2-Bedroom Condo · Colonia Centro

A beautifully furnished 2-bedroom condo in the heart of Cozumel, Mexico — rooftop pool, ocean views, steps from the waterfront. Available for sale.

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Advocacy

Making a Difference

Organizations Worth Supporting

Two causes close to my heart — the Deaf Action Center serving the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, and PACE Louisiana supporting people with disabilities.

Scuba Diving

Beneath the Surface

Adventures in the Deep

Exploring the underwater world — dive logs, destinations, and the quiet beauty found below the waves.

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About

Dr. David W. Hylan Jr.

Award-winning documentary filmmaker, author, LGBTQ+ advocate, and lifelong adventurer based in Shreveport, Louisiana. His work spans activism, storytelling, and the deep blue sea.