LGBTQ History #6: First Legal Same-Sex Wedding in the World
In 2001, a year where several U.S. states passed amendments defining marriage between one man and one woman, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex…
LGBTQ History #5: Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey is recognized as one of the great female blues vocalists, and known as the “Mother of the Blues.” She signed a record deal with Paramount Records in 1923…
LGBTQ History #2: Rita Mae Brown’s Rubyfruit Jungle
Published in 1973, Rubyfruit Jungle was written by lesbian activist and writer, Rita Mae Brown. The autographical coming-of-age novel raised eyebrows with its explicit portrayal of lesbianism.
LGBTQ History #1: The Premiere Episode of The L Word Airs on Showtime
Whether you were sitting in front of your television on January 18, 2004, or you stumbled upon The L Word during your own coming out process, you will never forget…