The ballroom scene and the Combahee River Collective were pivotal for Black LGBTQ+ expression and intersectional feminism, shaping our understanding of challenges at the...
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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
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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!
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...
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...
Labor Day Reflections
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The recognition of Labor Day began with municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. Fast forward to the 20th century and the focus was...