In 1979, Joseph Lovett, a producer for ABC's 20/20 and was assigned a profile of James Baldwin for the release his 19th book 'Just Above My Head'. … [Read more...] about 1979 James Baldwin Profile Never Aired. ABC Execs: ‘Who Wants to Listen to a Black has-been?’; You: WATCH 10 Minutes and Disagree
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Hot Gay Summer: In 1950s, Cherry Grove on Fire Island Offered Sanctuary, Creative and Sexual Freedom. 14 Photos from Show Opening Today in NYC
During the 1950s, Cherry Grove provided gay individuals a much-needed escape from the homophobia and the legal and social persecution that many … [Read more...] about Hot Gay Summer: In 1950s, Cherry Grove on Fire Island Offered Sanctuary, Creative and Sexual Freedom. 14 Photos from Show Opening Today in NYC
This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH
Inspired by comparisons between the AIDS crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, noted gay historian Dr. Eric Cervini has launched an online LGBTQ+ book … [Read more...] about This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH
The History of ‘Coming Out,’ from Secret Gay Code to Popular Political Protest
You probably know what it means to “come out” as gay. You may even have heard the expression used in relation to other kinds of identity, such as … [Read more...] about The History of ‘Coming Out,’ from Secret Gay Code to Popular Political Protest
NJ Mayor Calls Teaching Kids About LGBTQ History ‘an Affront to Almighty God’ — VIDEO
Alfonso Cirulli, the mayor of Barnegat Township, New Jersey, called the LGBTQ movement "an affront to Almighty God" at a township committee meeting … [Read more...] about NJ Mayor Calls Teaching Kids About LGBTQ History ‘an Affront to Almighty God’ — VIDEO
This Local News Documentary About San Francisco’s ‘Bay Gays’ Shocked Viewers in 1976: WATCH
FLASHBACK FRIDAY.... This documentary made in 1976 by ABC7 called "Bay Gays" was shocking at the time, and opened up viewers to "the gayest city in … [Read more...] about This Local News Documentary About San Francisco’s ‘Bay Gays’ Shocked Viewers in 1976: WATCH
How the New York Media Covered the Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall riots were a six-night series of protests that began in the early morning of June 28, 1969, and centered around the Stonewall Inn, a gay … [Read more...] about How the New York Media Covered the Stonewall Riots
A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Famous Meat Rack
The Fire Island Preservation Society recently posted a brief history of the island's infamous sex hook up space dubbed the "Meat Rack." "Since the … [Read more...] about A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Famous Meat Rack
Newly Passed Law Will Require New Jersey Schools To Teach LGBT History
New Jersey has become the second state in the nation after California ito require public schools to teach LGBT history. The measure was signed by Gov. … [Read more...] about Newly Passed Law Will Require New Jersey Schools To Teach LGBT History
2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.
2019, Gay Men, and their Resolutions This years resolutions felt impossible. I’ve witnessed so much change for queers around the country, more than … [Read more...] about 2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.