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David Rothenberg during a broadcast.

History

David Rothenberg, an icon of LGBTQ history, presses on

By Christopher Byrne

GLITS executive director Ceyenne Doroshow (left), Outwords executive director Mason Funk (center), and Bryce.

History

Outwords brings LGBTQ preservation initiative to New York City

By Matt Tracy

The American LGBTQ+ museum's first traveling exhibit celebrates the history of Lambda Legal.

History

American LGBTQ+ Museum’s first traveling exhibition celebrates Lambda Legal’s history

By Dashiell Allen

Amber Hollibaugh in 2000.

LGBTQ activist and political organizer Amber Hollibaugh dies at 77

By Dashiell Allen

Family and friends of Sakia Gunn join LGBTQ advocates on October 28 for the renaming of a street in downtown Newark in honor of the late 15-year-old lesbian.

Crime

Newark street renamed ‘Sakia Gunn Way’ in honor of slain lesbian teen

By Dashiell Allen

Attendees at the Task Force's 1977 meeting, clockwise from center: Midge Costanza, Robert Maulsom, Jean O'Leary, William Kelley, Achebe Betty Powell, Charles Brydon, Charlotte Spitzer, Myra Riddell, Cooki Lutkefedder, Ray Hartman, Pokey Anderson, George Raya, Frank Kameny, Reverend Troy Perry, Charlotte Bunch, Elaine Noble, Bruce Voeller, and Marilyn Haft.

History

National LGBTQ Task Force marks 50 years

By Heather Cassell

Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15.

History

Gay Liberation Front gathers for Martha Shelley’s memoir on early LGBTQ rights movement

By Duncan Osborne

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History

‘Herstory’ walking tour highlights historic lesbian sites in the Village

By Dashiell Allen

Lesbian Avengers at the Alice Austen Action demonstrating for the museum to recognize early 20th century photographer Alice Austin’s 30-year relationship Gertrude Tate in front of the Alice Austin House on Staten Island in 1994.

History

The legacy of the ‘feisty’ and ‘fire eating’ Lesbian Avengers

By Heather Cassell

American LGBTQ+ Museum

History

Museum plans virtual, in-person LGBTQ+ History Month events

By Matt Tracy

A mirror at Julius' Bar.

History

City to consider landmarking Julius’ Bar

By Matt Tracy

Andrew Berman, Randy Wicker, Ken Lustbader, and Brad Hoylman unveil a plaque at Julius'

History

Plaque Recognizes Julius’ 56 Years After “Sip-In”

By Donna Aceto & Matt Tracy

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History

What It Was Like to Be Gay in the UN in the ’70s and ’80s

By Sam Oglesby

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History

Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Audre Lorde on her Birthday

By Matt Tracy

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Travel

Playing the Lute and Committing Pretty Murder

By Sam Oglesby

Virtual Village 55 Fifth Avenue

History

Virtual Map Highlights Bid to Save Village LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Feminist Landmarks

By Matt Tracy

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