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LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

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 ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago
LGBT

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 ]
Queerty
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

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 ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Black lesbian activist describes 1950s queer life in fascinating footage

Audre Lorde, a prominent figure in civil rights and intersectional feminism, shared insights on being a Black lesbian in the 1950s. [ more ]
Funcheap
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

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 ]
Queerty
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Gays come to the shocking realization that we all spend our nights out doing this same thing...

Gay nightlife often involves looking for friends like 'Ryan' amidst the chaos of clubs and parties. [ more ]
Gay City News
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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 ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

The messy gay chaos of King James VI's father's life would put any twink to shame

The British royal family has a history of LGBTQ+ members.
Lord Darnley of Scotland may have been gay, bisexual, or queer. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

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 ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Donna's Chronicles, "We are passionate..." - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse organizations such as OUTWORDS and the SF Gay Men's Chorus play critical roles in preserving LGBTQ+ history. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
SF LGBT

If you're raging that 'Netflix made Alexander the Great gay', it's time to learn some LGBTQ+ history | Matt Cain

LGBTQ+ history has been erased and ignored for centuries, making it difficult to reclaim queer identities from the past.
Labels like lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender did not exist in the past, but that doesn't mean queer people didn't exist. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Film

Gay Love Letter to Fire Island 'A House Is Not a Disco' Is Charming Audiences from Texas to Florida

Brian J. Smith's documentary 'A House Is Not a Disco' explores the rich, complex history of Fire Island Pines as a significant LGBT space. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Design

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 ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Activists celebrate new Washington state law requiring LGBTQ+ history in schools

LGBTQ+ history will be taught in Washington state schools under new law.
Inclusive curriculum to cover histories, contributions, perspectives of marginalized groups, including LGBTQ people. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Education

Students petition after high school cancels production of play about slain gay man

The cancellation of 'The Laramie Project' at a high school in Fort Worth has sparked community outrage.
An online petition with over 3,000 signatures seeks to reinstate the play, emphasizing the importance of understanding LGBTQ+ history. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
San Francisco

The Bay Area Lesbian Archives: A place to cruise and learn history

The Bay Area Lesbian Archive showcased historical LGBTQ+ material like love notes and posters.
The archive aims to preserve lesbian and queer history from the 1970s and 80s. [ more ]
Queerty
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

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 ]
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