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SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 month 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
from48 hills
2 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.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 month 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
from48 hills
2 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.
more#comptons-cafeteria-riot
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

Earnest's Wilde, Wilde Oregon days * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The Importance of Being Earnest wasn't part of the literary evidence used to bolster the crown's case against Wilde. It was then, and still is, very effectively cloaked in the garb of a conventional comedy of manners."
SF LGBT
#activism
NYC LGBT
fromAnOther
5 days 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.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
3 days 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
fromAnOther
5 days 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.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
3 days 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.
more#activism
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 days 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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days 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 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days 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.
more#pride-month
#aids-memorial-quilt
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days 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.
more#aids-memorial-quilt
#photography
SF LGBT
fromsilive
1 week 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
1 week 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.
more#photography
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

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

Edmund White was a pioneering writer who played a crucial role in chronicling the gay revolution and shaping modern gay literature.
#world-war-ii
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
more#world-war-ii
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

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

Catherine Breed plans a 900-mile swim along California's coast to raise awareness for women in ocean conservation.
#drag-culture
more#drag-culture
fromtablehopper
2 weeks 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.
East Bay food
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks 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.
#donald-trump
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
more#donald-trump
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
#trans-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

From Stonewall to now: LGBTQ+ elders on navigating fear in dark times

LGBTQ+ history shows the power of grassroots organizing in hopes of achieving freedom and rights.
Current political climates may threaten LGBTQ+ progress, echoing past struggles.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

From Stonewall to now: LGBTQ+ elders on navigating fear in dark times

LGBTQ+ history shows the power of grassroots organizing in hopes of achieving freedom and rights.
Current political climates may threaten LGBTQ+ progress, echoing past struggles.
more#trans-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

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

Princess Diana notably donned male drag to visit a gay bar in London with Freddie Mercury, showcasing her desire for anonymity and adventure.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Richard Chamberlain and the forbidden crush on Father Bricassart

Chamberlain's portrayal of Father Ralph in The Thorn Birds captured the essence of forbidden love, making his character an enduring symbol of the struggle between desire and duty.
SF LGBT
Independent films
fromKqed
3 months ago

Eclectic, Newly Unearthed Films to Be Screened for the First Time in Decades

The Prelinger Archives digitization project focuses on ethical categorization and sensitivity surrounding historical material.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91

David Raven, known as Maisie Trollette, was a pioneering figure in British drag performance and died at the age of 91.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A very camp environment': why Alan Turing fatefully told police he was gay

Alan Turing's openness about his homosexuality stemmed from a supportive gay community at King's College, Cambridge.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists

The National Park Service has removed references to transgender activists from its website, reflecting a troubling trend of censorship regarding LGBTQ history.
SF food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

New Location for Bob's Donuts on Polk Street in San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

Bob's Donuts opened a new location at 1720 Polk Street, maintaining its community legacy and beloved donut offerings.
#transgender-rights
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

President Trump signed executive orders restricting transgender rights, echoing historical tensions around gender identity.
Ancient Rome recognized complex gender identities, contrasting modern binary views.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

President Trump signed executive orders restricting transgender rights, echoing historical tensions around gender identity.
Ancient Rome recognized complex gender identities, contrasting modern binary views.
more#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago

London's queer landmarks: 5 places to reflect this LGBTQ+ History Month

Rodney Wilson's effort initiated a global recognition of LGBTQ+ history through dedicated months in various countries.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Tripling in Size, The Tenderloin Museum Doubles Down on Its Legacy

The Tenderloin Museum enhances its offerings with new exhibits and a focus on preserving LGBTQ+ and immigrant histories on its 10th anniversary.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
7 months ago

Our America: Pride in History 4 celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with bars, memorials, supermodels

The Baton in Uptown is one of Chicago's oldest gay bars, a celebrity hot spot famed for its drag shows. Its history reflects a rich culture of community spaces that took on significant social roles during times of stigma.
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