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fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The Gay Harlem Renaissance is the focus of a new historical exhibit in NYC

Black LGBTQ+ life was prominent, accepted, and integrated in the 1920s Harlem community.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Magnus Hirschfeld's Forgotten Revolution

The Institute for Sexual Science in Weimar Berlin showcased sexual diversity and became a refuge under Magnus Hirschfeld's pioneering vision.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Forgive me, Father, for I have served a look

Carnivale blessed me with good gossipers and genuine connection for two years running. Here is a community that welcomes you in regardless of spiritual background; also one that never wastes good lighting.
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fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Fight Over Compton's Cafeteria Site Escalates With Report of Halfway House Resident's Death, Call for Hearing

A halfway house run by GEO Group faces scrutiny after the death of a resident, prompting calls for a hearing on potential staff malfeasance.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These LGBTQ+ Archives Defy Erasure, One Memory at a Time

LGBTQ+ history collections in Latin America serve as resistance against violence and demand for justice through community memory preservation.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

This Documentary Tells the Tragic Story of Queer Artist George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes was a pioneering photographer who never witnessed the appreciation of his work due to societal persecution and personal struggles.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Chelsea's secret Lesbian haven honoured with English Heritage blue plaque

The green door in Chelsea represents the Gateway Club, a historic lesbian venue vital to British LGBTQ+ history.
#world-war-ii
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Founders of Pride: 'A Celebration of the Community' - San Francisco Bay Times

The first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco was organized in 1972, less than three years after the Stonewall riots.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From outlaw bushrangers who fell in love to a famous horseman born a woman, Australia's history is full of queer stories

Australia's LGBTQ+ history includes significant figures like Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb, who lived openly together in 1841 despite societal norms.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

The Trump administration is asking park rangers to rewrite history - High Country News

The LGBTQ+ exhibit at Rosie the Riveter park faced removal but was reinstated after public outcry.
NYC LGBT
fromEpicenter NYC
1 month ago

Queer-owned small businesses to support in NYC - Epicenter NYC

Pride Week emphasizes supporting queer communities and remembering the historical struggles for LGBTQ rights.
#alice-austen
SF LGBT
fromsilive
2 months ago

Alice Austen's historic photo collection returns to Staten Island home after 80 years

Alice Austen's extensive photographic archive is returning to her Staten Island home after 80 years, emphasizing her impact on early American photography.
SF LGBT
fromsilive
2 months ago

Alice Austen's historic photo collection returns to Staten Island home after 80 years

Alice Austen's extensive photographic archive is returning to her Staten Island home after 80 years, emphasizing her impact on early American photography.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Donna's Chronicles, "Do yourself a favor and get tickets..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot play brings history to life, highlighting LGBTQ+ resilience against oppression in an immersive theatrical experience.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Earnest's Wilde, Wilde Oregon days * Oregon ArtsWatch

Kamilah Bush's adaptation reveals subversive elements of Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' highlighting its relevance within the context of LGBTQ+ history.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
2 months ago

In the '70s, Gay Rights Activists Abandoned Their Trans Siblings

Transgender individuals were historically excluded from the Pride movement, leading to significant divisions within the LGBTQ+ community.
The publication of Janice Raymond's book fueled anti-trans backlash and violence against trans women.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Before There Was Pride: William Gedney's Pre-Stonewall Photos of Queer Men In San Francisco

William Gale Gedney's photography captures underrepresented queer lives in the 1960s, raising awareness of their existence prior to the gay rights movement.
#pride-month
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Celebrating Pride? Here's Your Guide - San Francisco Bay Times

Celebrating Pride Month includes engaging with pivotal LGBTQ+ history through experiential offerings such as the Compton's Cafeteria re-enactment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Word of the Week: How 'pride' shifted from vice to a symbol of LGBTQ empowerment

Pride Month celebrates the resilience of the LGBTQ community, evolving the meaning of 'pride' from sin to empowerment over the past 55 years.
fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting
2 months ago

Thomas Mallon's NYC diaries get to the 'Very Heart' of the AIDS crisis

Mallon reflects on his journey of self-acceptance and the impact of AIDS on the gay community during the 1980s.
NYC LGBT
fromAnOther
2 months ago

The Awe-Inspiring Aids Memorial Quilt Comes to the Turbine Hall

The statement "SILENCE=DEATH" captures the urgency of activism during the Aids crisis, highlighting the need for public awareness and support.
#aids-memorial-quilt
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

1987 looms as a year of fear, fortitude, and firsts for the AIDS Quilt, Nancy Pelosi, and me

The AIDS Memorial Quilt symbolizes the profound fear and grief experienced by the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s.
#trans-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Edmund White dies at 85; author of best-selling A Boy's Own Story' was a pioneer of gay literature

White was a pivotal figure in documenting the gay revolution, capturing the cultural landscape and struggles of the community through his diverse body of work.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Former Team USA Swimmer to Traverse Full CA Coastline in 2026

Catherine Breed, a former Team USA swimmer, is preparing to swim the entire 900-mile California coast in an effort to raise awareness for Sea Dreamers.
San Francisco
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

The biggest moments in D.C. drag history

Washington's drag tradition thrives due to its transient population fostering an environment for experimentation and innovation in performance art.
fromtablehopper
2 months ago

This week's tablehopper: yassou. (free)

Several years later, after much struggle and activism, the events of the riot helped catalyze the modern LGBTQ rights movement, making it a pivotal moment in history.
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SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF trans community rallies to reclaim site of Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966

The San Francisco transgender community seeks to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria site as a space for trans activism and community.
Activists aim to challenge the GEO Group's ownership, proposing a community-focused use for the historic venue.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Johnny Mathis, the queer trailblazer and global superstar, takes a final bow

Johnny Mathis concludes a remarkable seven-decade career, breaking barriers for queer artists and leaving an enduring impact on American pop music.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroads

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot's historic site is owned by a private prison operator, raising issues about its legacy.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

The queer men of Alcatraz: the hidden history of the prison Trump wants to reopen

Donald Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary as a symbol of law and justice.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

It's Time to Talk About LGBTQ+ Elder Care

Researching LGBTQ+ history reveals hidden stories of love and struggle, such as that of Leon and Warren, who faced significant challenges as a couple.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Princess Diana wore male drag to go to gay bar with Freddie Mercury: new bio

"In Diana's mythology, furtive nocturnal activity plays an important role as moments when she secretly revealed hidden aspects of her true self," White writes in the portion excerpted.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Art trail that tells story of estate unveiled

The Regent's Park Estate Story Trail showcases local culture and heritage through public art installations, enhancing community engagement and creativity.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
4 months ago

Community re-telling of Compton's Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage - 48 hills

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot is an immersive theater experience that highlights a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history.
The production incorporates authentic narratives from trans activists and queer community members.
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