Rudyard Kipling said: If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. The snippets of LGBTQ history here are the stories of our lives, the stories of the giants on whose shoulders we all stand. Learn about them then tell the stories and remember… because knowing your history IS resistance! Thanks
Learning our history IS resistance! Thanks for taking this journey with me. Now go write your story! Today in LGBT History – October 21 1797, Netherlands – Reinder Pieters van Workum of Frisia is convicted of seduction to sodomy and sentenced to flogging, ten years in prison, and banishment for life. 1893 – On this
We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. —Elie Wiesel Learning our history IS resistance! Thanks for taking this journey with me. Now go write your story! Today in LGBT History – June 26 June is LGBT Pride month! 1892 – Newspapers across the US report
We need to recognize the way that racism, sexism, power dynamics, and classism (among others) impacts the way our media, celebrities, and public embrace some activists fighting for their lives and the lives of others, and dismiss other activists altogether. We need to understand that our culture is toxic for everyone, including those committing violent
Yesterday’s memorial service for Paul Maynard was deeply touching. Paul was a Naval officer and received a military service with the flag presentation to his husband Anthony and taps blown in the chapel. Kelly was one of the speakers and shared her love and respect for Paul. There were a number of gay men at
Kelly and I are heading out for a week+ cruise to Alaska. In not wanting you to miss any day of LGT history, especially during LGBT Pride week, I’ve added the historical content for the next nine days here. I hope you’ll Happy reading, happy history, and HAPPY PRIDE!!! This Day in LGBT History – June