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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.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#transgender-rights
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago
philosophy

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.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
1 month 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.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 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.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#aids-crisis
NYC LGBT
fromAnOther
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAnOther
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#drag-culture
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.
East Bay food
#transgender-activism
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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 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 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Richard Chamberlain and the forbidden crush on Father Bricassart

Richard Chamberlain's legacy is marked by his captivating roles, particularly in The Thorn Birds, reflecting the complexities of love and duty.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
Independent films
fromKqed
4 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
4 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
4 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.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 months ago

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

At its new location, Bob's Donuts maintains a layout similar to the original, featuring a front kitchen where customers can watch their favorite donuts being made.
SF food
fromCN Traveller
5 months ago

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

Rodney Wilson's initiative for an LGBTQ+ history month established a legacy of acknowledgment and celebration of queer history globally that fosters learning and reflection.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

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

"The Tenderloin has always been a place of resistance," she says. For museum director Katie Conry, with anti-trans legislation on the rise, the play is more vital than ever."
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

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

The article highlights the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history through community spaces, memorials, and celebrations of resilience.
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
9 months ago

Who was Roy Cohn? All about the closeted gay lawyer who mentored Donald Trump

Roy Cohn's legacy is deeply intertwined with both his legal career and his complex personal life, significantly influencing American politics.
The new film "The Apprentice" sheds light on Cohn's controversial relationship with Donald Trump.
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