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History

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History

Julius’ Bar marks 59 years since historic ‘sip-in’ demonstration

By Matt Tracy
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.
Remembrance

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

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Today, 7 pm

CRACKED OPEN
Theatre Row

The Fire Weeds (Jaclyn Bethany & Lin
Today, 7:30 pm

OUTRAGED HEARTS: INTERIOR: PANIC and THE PRETTY TRAP
Houghton Hall Arts Community

WOW Café Theater and LOM Theater present
Today, 7:30 pm

Short Plays Where the Queers Win (mostly)
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Tomorrow, 9 pm

Combover Comedy
Otis & Finn Barbershop

Trek Long Island is a 3 day science fict
May 31, 7 pm

Star Ship Fabulous Dance Party and To Proudly Go Drag Performance
Hyatt Regency Long Island

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May 31, 7 pm

NYC Premier: STORMÉ ~ A Musical Play
American Theatre of Actors A.T.A.

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Arts

  • "Heightened Scrutiny" chronicles trans advocate and activist Chase Strangio arguing Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti about banning gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee. NewFest Pride features ‘Plainclothes,’ ‘Heightened Scrutiny,’ ‘Sally,’ and more
  • A7300049T4T celebrates three years of transgender comedy, creating safe spaces at the Bell House
  • Oghenero Gbaje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP." ‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience
  • Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari in "Things Like This." Q&A with ‘Things Like This’ director Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari
  • ‘Love’ presents a trilogy about changing ideas of romance

Crime

  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes
  • A picture of John Umberger. Victim’s mother speaks out after gay nightlife murder verdict

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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