By <a href=”http://www.HarryHay.com/AH_gall.html” title=”The Mattachine Society by Harry Hay”><strong><em>Harry Hay</em></strong></a> “The Mattachine Society was one of the earliest and most influential LGBTQ+ rights organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1950 by Harry Hay and a group of friends in Los Angeles. The society aimed to protect and improve the rights of gay…
Pride is more than lip service. Remember the <strong><em><a href=”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_parade”>roots</a></em></strong>: “In 1965, the gay rights protest movement was visible at the Annual Reminder pickets, organized by members of the lesbian group Daughters of Bilitis, and the gay men’s group Mattachine Society.[5] Mattachine members were also involved in demonstrations in support of homosexuals imprisoned in Cuban…
“Following the Stonewall riots, sexual minorities in New York City faced gender, class, and generational obstacles to becoming a cohesive community. In the weeks and months after, they initiated politically active social organizations and launched publications that spoke openly about rights for gay people. The first anniversary of the riots was marked by peaceful demonstrations…
