Boston Police Recommit to Solving Murder of Rita Hester, Whose Death Inspired Transgender Day of Remembrance
It’s been 25 years since Rista Hester, a Black trans woman, was found stabbed to death in her Boston apartment.
History
Beyond Labels, Towards Progress: Olivia Hill’s Historic Run for Metro Council-At-Large
Olivia Hill recently won a historic Metro Council-At-Large seat in Nashville. A vocal supporter of human rights, Hill's political focus lies in infrastructure improvement,...
Bianca Paige Day Returns for 13th Year
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Throughout his career as Bianca Paige, Mark raised over $1,000,000 – one dollar at a time – funding education, treatment, and research for children...
Our House: A History of Nashville LGBTQ+ Community Centers
Today, 1504 Compton Avenue is an empty grass lot owned by Belmont University, but in the 1970s there was a two-story building called Compton...
Nashville Queer
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Nashville Queer History is a community organization and digital portal whose mission is to research and share the LGBTQ+ history of Nashville and Middle...
In This Issue: The Busiest Season of the Year; So Many Events, So Much Fun!
In This Issue: The Busiest Season of the Year; So Many Events, So Much Fun!
Speaking Out: Phil Michal Thomas on Life as a Black Gay Man
Born and raised in Nashville, Phil Michal Thomas has been an integral part of Music City’s LGBTQ+ community for decades.
Sparking a Movement
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These pioneers are beginning to get their stories told, but still have a long way to go to garner space in history books that...
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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Released in October, Staley’s “Never Silent: ACT UP And My Life In Activism” (Chicago Review Press) is a jaw-droppingly frank 269-page read boasting a...
Representation Matters: Film ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Recreates Historic Interview With Man Living With AIDS
At the height of their 1980s popularity, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were television evangelist royalty, hosting multiple shows and raking in cash from...