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A few years before the Stonewall riots, a protest took place at another New York City gay bar, just about a block away. It didn’t draw as much attention, but in its own way, it was a milestone for gay rights.
Stacker put together a timeline of LGBTQ+ history prior to the Stonewall riots on June 28, 1969.
To Save NYC's Oldest Gay Bar, Gill Foundation Will Match up to $25,000 To help New York's historic queer watering hole, Julius' Bar, survive, the foundation will match donations to pay rent and keep lights on. March 03 2021 11:41 PM EST The Gill Foundation, an organization the funds LGBTQ+ rights efforts and preserves queer history, has announced it will match contributions up to $25,000 to protect New York City’s Julius’ Bar, the oldest continuously operated queer bar in the city. The bar is under threat of closure due to the economic impact of the pandemic. The bar's owner Helen...