Inspired by comparisons between the AIDS crisis and the coronavirus pandemic, noted gay historian Dr. Eric Cervini has launched an online LGBTQ+ book and film club for the quarantine, "Quarantini." … [Read more...] about This Gay Historian’s Book Club for the Coronavirus Quarantine Could Help Save Us All: WATCH
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The History of ‘Coming Out,’ from Secret Gay Code to Popular Political Protest
Gay and lesbian students kiss in front of a group of anti-homosexual protestors, May 10, 2000, Oberlin, Ohio. Photo by Paul M. Walsh / (CC BY 2.0) You probably know what it means to “come … [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 / ABC6 Alfonso Cirulli, the mayor of Barnegat Township, New Jersey, called the LGBTQ movement "an affront to Almighty God" at a township committee meeting this week, reacting to a … [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 the country." Writes ABC7, which broadcast … [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
"IMG_1775" by annulla is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 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 … [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 early 50’s the men of Cherry Grove found refuge … [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. Phil Murphy on Thursday and modeled after the law … [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 our forefathers dreamed of, yet many of us are … [Read more...] about 2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.
New Book Connects Three Generations of Gay Men
Dr Perry N. Halkitis’ inspiration for Out In Time his upcoming queer history book came while he was writing his last book The AIDS Generation. [Full disclosure: I am a subject of Out In … [Read more...] about New Book Connects Three Generations of Gay Men
Mark 2019 One Gay at a Time
Just in time for New Year's Lethe press has released a Gay A Day. The new book is a fun way to stay sharp on LGBT history. Showcasing a different LGBT pioneer each day of the year from pirates, … [Read more...] about Mark 2019 One Gay at a Time
