1890
Event
On this day in 1890, Walt Whitman denied the homoerotic nature of his 'Calamus' poems. Despite his denials, Leaves of Grass remains a cornerstone of queer literary expression and defiant celebration of same-sex desire.
19
August
This Day in Queer History
3 events documented
1992
Event
On this day in 1992, the Ann Arbor, Michigan city council voted 8-1 to extend health benefits to same-sex partners of city employees, a quiet act of fairness in America's heartland.
2011
Event
On this day in 2011, Jamie A. Lee founded the Arizona Queer Archives with support from Susan Stryker. Housed at the University of Arizona, the collection preserves LGBTQI history for the state and future generations.
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