The Wild Saga of FDR’s $1 Million Gay Military Sex Sting
A 1919 Navy sting approved by Franklin D. Roosevelt targeted gay sailors, sparking outrage, severe punishments, and a scandal that nearly derailed his career.
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The ballroom scene and the Combahee River Collective were pivotal for Black LGBTQ+ expression and intersectional feminism, shaping our understanding of challenges at the...
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!
Preserving OUR History
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There’s been a push to start recognizing and honoring our history in the LGBTQ+ community. There’s also been legislation passed in many states, including...