Portland's gay bars have a rich history of LGBTQ+ protection and activism, standing against oppressive eras and transphobic climates, providing safe spaces for the community. [ more ]
EXCLUSIVE: The history of marijuana legality is queer... & we have this gay man to thank! - Queerty
Dennis Peron played a crucial role in the history of medical cannabis and LGBTQ+ rights, establishing the first public cannabis dispensary in San Francisco. [ more ]
Free Tix: The 46-Year History of the SF Gay Men's Chorus
Memory Keepers Initiative celebrates the history of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, featuring personal stories and milestones related to LGBTQ+ activism and music. [ more ]
The Black Cat Tavern raid & protest: an oft-forgotten moment in queer history that predates Stonewall
The Black Cat Tavern raid in 1967 was a significant moment in LGBTQ+ history that ignited activism and paved the way for LGBTQ+ equality.
The raid served as a clear message from society that being LGBTQ+ was not acceptable, and the subsequent protest outside the tavern marked one of the earliest recorded LGBTQ+ rights protests in the United States. [ more ]
British experimental group Coil soundtracked '90s queer life on 'Gay Men's Guide to Safer Sex' - Queerty
The creation of the short film Gay Men's Guide to Safer Sex was a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking education on safe sex practices. [ more ]
Billboards placed across UK to honor trans history: "Always been here. Always will be."
The U.K. observes its inaugural Trans+ History Week to commemorate the history of trans, nonbinary, gender-conforming, and intersex individuals. [ more ]
The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalgh review a kaleidoscope of postwar gay life
Hugo Greenhalgh compiled and released the diaries of an ordinary gay man, providing insight into decades of LGBTQ+ history and personal experiences. [ more ]
NPS allocates $25k to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ legacy on Register of Historic Places
The federal government is providing a $25,000 grant to the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ history.
The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project aims to amend the National Register of Historic Places designation of Hotel Chelsea to include its LGBTQ history. [ more ]
USNS Harvey Milk Completes Maiden Voyage to San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times
The USNS Harvey Milk's historic sail under the Golden Gate Bridge signifies a long-awaited honor for Harvey Milk and the LGBTQ+ community.
The Imperial Court System played a significant role in campaigns to honor LGBTQ+ icons and causes, including the naming of a U.S. Navy ship after Harvey Milk. [ more ]
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Trans+ History Week to celebrate lost queer history
QueerAF is launching Trans+ History Week in May 2024 to promote and celebrate the history of trans, non-binary, gender-diverse, and intersex people.
The week aims to reeducate people on LGBTQ+ history that has been lost or erased, including the Nazi raid on the world's first trans clinic and the burning of LGBTQ+ books.
Trans+ History Week highlights the need for greater recognition and understanding of the trans+ community's rich past and impact. [ more ]