5 events documented
On this day in 1862, Karl Heinrich Ulrichs wrote to his family reconciling his faith and sexuality. 'Good God has given me love oriented towards men,' he declared, pioneering the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement over a century before Stonewall.
On this day in 1932, Midge Costanza was born. A presidential advisor and lifelong champion of gay and women's rights, she was known for her wit, outspoken manner, and fierce commitment to justice.
On this day in 1944, Rita Mae Brown was born. The author of Rubyfruit Jungle fought for lesbian visibility across the civil rights, feminist, and gay liberation movements with fierce, unapologetic energy.
On this day in 1977, Aspen became the first city in Colorado to pass a gay rights ordinance. A mountain town led the way in a state that would later see fierce battles over LGBTQ+ protections.
On this day, the National Coalition of Black Gays held its second national conference in Philadelphia, building momentum for a movement at the intersection of racial and sexual justice.
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