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History

Storytelling show at Stonewall celebrates LGBTQ history

By David Kennerley

Kabukie Starshine, 1993

History

Linda Simpson’s ‘Drag Explosion’ recalls ’80s and ’90s scene

By Kathleen Warnock

Charles Silverstein (left) and his partner at the time, William Bory.

History

Some events leading to the deletion of homosexuality as mental disorder by the APA

By Charles Silverstein

Filmmaker Historian Beau Lancaster, who is working on a documentary called “Gay, Black, and Blue: The Raid on Blues Bar.”

Cinema

Gay historian brings attention to 1982 Blues Bar raid

By Heather Cassell

The Lesbian Herstory Archives' building in Park Slope.

History

Community welcomes Lesbian Herstory Archives’ Brooklyn landmark

By Heather Cassell

Martin Luther King Jr. speaking.

History

Bayard Rustin Center observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Matt Tracy

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

History

Julius’ Bar designated as NYC landmark in unanimous vote

By Matt Tracy

A mirror at Julius' Bar.

Sip-In Anniversary at Julius’ 55 Years Later

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

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Cinema

Documentary Highlights History of Women in Electronic Music

By Steve Erickson

Comedian Margaret Cho performs at the 2019 World Pride NYC and Stonewall 50th LGBTQ Pride Closing Ceremony in Times Square in New York

Cinema

Revry Offers Free Queer Movies for Women’s History Month

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

In Newly Released Audio, Bayard Rustin Talks About His Gay Identity

Cinema

Netflix Biopic to Focus on Bayard Rustin

By Matt Tracy

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Books

Queer Palestinians: Forging a New Paradigm

By Michael Luongo

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History, Queer & Otherwise, Comes Alive in Midtown

By Nicholas Boston

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Green-Wood to honor Día de los Muertos with ‘Mictlán’ art installation and community altar

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Week in Rewind: Royal Hotel migrant shelter proposal, 40 pounds of fentanyl tied to Bronx daycare, and Star Wars strikes Van Cortlandt Park

Lady Ira Lewis proudly displays her Global Peace Ambassador certificate from the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, at the Scandinavian House on Park Avenue in Manhattan, part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Diplomacy of Excellence initiative.

Lady Ira Lewis appointed Global Peace Ambassador at UNGA gala

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