Gay Rights History

As the first openly gay candidate to win political office, Harvey Milk became a role model and a martyr after his brutal assassination November 27, 1978.

Oct 25, 2011 – Michael Streich

When a local girls' school was occupied by the Admiralty during World War II, a buzz of excitement rippled through Brighton's gay community.

Sep 20, 2011 – Janet Cameron

Even before the Nazis came to power, the German penal code held a provision that ultimately meant death for homosexuals later caught up in the Reich.

Sep 17, 2011 – Barbara Castleton

In the late 19th Century, the focus on homosexuality shifted from behaviors to the individual, eventually becoming part of the political morality debate.

Sep 4, 2011 – Michael Streich

Marsha P. Johnson was a black transgender activist, and a trailblazer for LGBT rights. Scores of people in the NYC LGBT community remember her fondly.

Feb 6, 2011 – Rachelle Williams