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1979 James Baldwin Profile Never Aired. ABC Execs: ‘Who Wants to Listen to a Black has-been?’; You: WATCH 10 Minutes and Disagree

Michael Goff June 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: News, towleroad More Posts About: LGBT history, ABC News, Black Gay, James Baldwin

Hot Gay Summer: In 1950s, Cherry Grove on Fire Island Offered Sanctuary, Creative and Sexual Freedom. 14 Photos from Show Opening Today in NYC

Towleroad May 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

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

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Topics: Featured, Aaon, Art, History, Religion, Travel More Posts About: Cherry Grove, Fire Island, LGBT history, Slideshow, Summer

This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH

John Wright March 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: Entertainment, Health, Space, towleroad More Posts About: AIDS, coronavirus, Eric Cervini, gay history, HIV/AIDS, LGBT history

The History of ‘Coming Out,’ from Secret Gay Code to Popular Political Protest

Abigail C. Saguy, The Conversation February 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: coming out, gay history, LGBT history

NJ Mayor Calls Teaching Kids About LGBTQ History ‘an Affront to Almighty God’ — VIDEO

Andy Towle August 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: History, towleroad More Posts About: Alfonso Cirulli, Barnegat Township, education, LGBT history, New Jersey

This Local News Documentary About San Francisco’s ‘Bay Gays’ Shocked Viewers in 1976: WATCH

Andy Towle July 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: California, gay history, LGBT history, san francisco

How the New York Media Covered the Stonewall Riots

Chad Painter, The Conversation June 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: Health, History, Pride, towleroad More Posts About: AIDS, gay history, Gay Iconography, LGBT history, LGBT Pride, New York City, Stonewall, Stonewall Inn, stonewall riots

A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Famous Meat Rack

Savas Abadsidis February 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: Pride, towleroad More Posts About: Fire Island, Gay, Gay Stories, LGBT history, Meat Rack, Sex

Newly Passed Law Will Require New Jersey Schools To Teach LGBT History

Savas Abadsidis February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

Topics: History, News, Society, towleroad More Posts About: education, LGBT, LGBT Education, LGBT history, LGBT Rights, LGBT Stories, New Jersey

2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.

Leo Herrera January 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

2019 gay men resolutions

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.

Topics: towleroad, History, Religion More Posts About: activism, drugs, gay men, leo herrera, LGBT history, mental health, Meth, New Year's, Resolutions

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