A Brief Look at the Stonewall Riots As we kick off another Pride Month, I thought it would be fitting to have a brief look over the event that started the movement, The Stonewall Riots. The year was 1969. Greenwich Village, New York City, bustled with a vibrant counterculture scene. Yet, within this progressive haven, LGBTQ+ people faced constant discrimination and … Continue reading Stonewall: A Night That Ignited a Movement
It's pride month and what better way to celebrate how far we've come than by looking back at some icons that helped pave the way. Here on the blog we've already listed some drag queens from the hidden underground of vintage Hollywood and some queer icons you should all know so this year, let's look … Continue reading 5 Vintage Drag Queen Icons You Should Know
It's officially Pride month and like most people, I'm celebrating and enjoying the slew of rainbows decorated everywhere. Last year, I shared a list of vintage celebrities who were gay (out publicly or still hidden in secrecy), so this year, I wanted to share some incredible drag queens from the vintage era that should get … Continue reading Vintage Drag Queens You Should Know
For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, educate and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today being gay isn't much of a deal, back in the 50's it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands have lost their lives because they were labeled as 'gay' … Continue reading Vintage Gay Celebrities You Should Know