Militant LGBTQ+ vigilantes once protected San Francisco
#LGBTQHistory #VigilanteJusticeOn July 6, 1973, Ray Broshears founded the Lavender Panthers, a militant LGBTQ+ vigilante group in San Francisco. They protected queer people from homophobic violence, filling safety gaps through controversial tactics and publicity stunts. read more
Barney Frank Dies at 86, Financial Reformer and Gay Rights Pioneer
#BarneyFrank #LGBTQHistoryBarney Frank, a left-handed gay Jewish congressman, served over three decades, championing financial reforms and LGBTQ+ rights. He died at 86, leaving a legacy as a trailblazer who opened the American Dream through frankness and historic firsts. read more
Texas’ oldest gay bar faces closure in weeks
#SaveRobertLafitte #LGBTQHistoryTexas' oldest gay bar, Robert’s Lafitte, may close in weeks unless it raises thousands for repairs. A safe haven through hurricanes, AIDS, and COVID, it seeks $10,000 to survive. read more
#OldLesbians #LGBTQHistory
"Old Lesbians," a Guardian documentary, follows Arden Eversmeyer's journey across the US over 25 years to capture the stories of older LGBTQ+ women, celebrating their resilience and spirit. The Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project preserves these narratives, emphasizing strength and connection. read more