LGBTQ+ elders share hard-earned wisdom on survival, resilience, and activism in the face of political threats—urging young people to stay strong, organized, and engaged.
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Honoring Jackie Shane: Nashville Historical Marker Dedication Celebrating Pioneering Soul Singer and LGBTQ Icon, September 20.
Discover the inspiring history of Warehouse 28, Nashville's iconic LGBTQ+ landmark. and how founders Michael "Dolly" Wilson and Steve Smith created a safe space...
The ballroom scene and the Combahee River Collective were pivotal for Black LGBTQ+ expression and intersectional feminism, shaping our understanding of challenges at the...
It’s been 25 years since Rista Hester, a Black trans woman, was found stabbed to death in her Boston apartment.
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,...
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 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!
Born and raised in Nashville, Phil Michal Thomas has been an integral part of Music City’s LGBTQ+ community for decades.