Get thee to a library! But not just any library.
To commemorate New York City hosting World Pride in 2019 on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the New York Public Libray curated a stunning exhibition exploring the early fight for LGBTQ rights.
The exhibit featured the photographs of Kay Tobin Lahusen and Diana Davies—”pioneering photojournalists who captured the pivotal events of this era and changed the ways LGBTQ people perceived themselves”–along with items from the Library’s “vast archival holdings in LGBTQ history.”
Related: PHOTOS: These Vintage Gay Pride Photos Are Absolutely Everything
How about we take this to the next level?
Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.
Via the Library:
The Stonewall Riots were a flash point in LGBTQ history. After the riots that took place at the Stonewall Inn in June 1969, the LGBTQ civil rights movement went from handfuls of pioneering activists to a national movement mobilizing thousands.
You may not be able to catch the exhibit anymore, but luckily you can still preview some of Lahusen and Davies’ powerful photos below:
Here’s curator Jason Baumann with a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition:
Head here for more info.
Darsithis
Such a blast into a much harder past that most of us don’t have to deal with anymore.
msfrost
The Stonewall Riots, were started by a transwoman, throwing her High Heel Shoe, at the police.
draven
Christoper Street wow the memories hmmmm
Kangol2
Great photos of a history we should never and must never forget!
GayEGO
Great memories! My husband and I had been together for 7 years and 3 months, of course we had to call each other roommates back then! We celebrated our 57th anniversary in March and in June, our 15 wedding anniversary is coming up!
phtdesign
Bless you both – congratulations!