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Gay History – April 21, 1966: NYC Gay Rights Activist Stage “Sip-In” Protesting Refusal To Serve Homosexuals
On this date a little-known but very important milestone in gay history took place at Julius' bar on West 10th…
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Gay History – December 11, 1945: John Preston; Journalist, Activist, and Father of Leather S&M Gay Erotica Is Born
John Preston the award-winning writer, essayist, and journalist is born on this day in 1945. Preston best known for his…
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Gay Rights Pioneer Dick Leitsch Whose Famous ‘Sip-In’ Helped Change NYC , Dies at 83
Dick Leitsch, a leading gay rights activist in 1960’s New York, where he helped end police entrapment of gays and…
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Russia’s Straight Alliance for LGBT Equality Holds Protests In St. Petersburg – Video
Russia’s Straight Alliance for LGBT Equality held a series of brave protests in solidarity with other groups around the world this…
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Falcon Video Founder Documentary In The Works – Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story – Video
The upcoming documentary, Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story shines a spotlight on one of the most unlikely and…
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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Lovingly Supports His Gay Son
Former NBA player for the LA Lakers turned activist Earvin “Magic” Johnson recently was asked about his 20 year old…
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Gay History Month – Remembering Marsha P. Johnson: The Original Transgender Activist (1945 – 1992)
Marsha P. Johnson was an African-American transgender activist and a popular figure in New York City’s gay scene from the…
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Gay History Month – Just A Quick Reminder Of What Its REALLY Like To Fight For Your Rights
Just in case you have forgotten what it was like and what REALLY worked before all this “Hearts and Minds”…
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77 Year Old Transgender Activist Honored By The Queen of England
77 year old transgender activist April Ashley has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the…
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California Activist Ani Zonneveld Battles For LGBT Rights In Allah’s Name
The American Muslim population is estimated at between 3 million and 6 million, is diverse and includes immigrant populations from…
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