American LGBTQ+ Museum

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Queer histories deserve to be preserved! Our final Queer Legacies Project workshop of the spring season is happening this Monday, March 31, at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center. This is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ elders to document their stories, preserve their personal archives, and ensure their histories are remembered for generations to come. What to bring: ??? Photos, letters, journals, VHS, Hi-8, CD/DVD, film, slides, or any cherished items that help tell your story ?? Anything you want to preserve or document for future generations Let’s make sure our legacies live on—reserve your spot now by visiting https://bit.ly/40ZbUQv. Ephemera courtesy of the Addresses Project, with special thanks to participants Cassandra Grant, Lisa Cannistraci, and Wanda Acosta. The Addresses Project is a New York City-based archive of lesbian and queer space and memory, created by Gwen Shockey in collaboration with Riya Lerner. #QueerLegaciesProject #LGBTQHistory #QueerArchives #AmericanLGBTQMuseum

Long before the modern fight for trans rights, Lucy Hicks Anderson insisted on living as her true self. Born in 1886, she asserted her identity as a girl from a young age—something her parents and doctors affirmed, an extraordinary act of recognition at the time. As an adult, she became a celebrated socialite, chef, and entrepreneur in Oxnard, California, running a successful boarding house and hosting some of the city’s most prestigious events. But in 1945, Lucy’s identity was scrutinized when authorities discovered she was trans. The U.S. government charged her with fraud for receiving spousal benefits as a woman married to a man. At her trial, she boldly declared: "I have lived, dressed, acted just what I am, a woman.” Despite her unwavering defense, she was convicted and imprisoned in a men’s facility—a painful reality that echoes in the struggles trans people still face today. Lucy Hicks Anderson’s story is one of resilience, defiance, and the ongoing fight for trans autonomy. This Trans Week of Visibility & Action, we honor her legacy—not just by remembering her name, but by continuing the struggle for justice, dignity, and the right to live authentically. ?? Trans liberation requires action. Visit https://lnkd.in/gX8k_jVg to learn more. #TransWeekOfVisibility #TransHistory #LucyHicksAnderson #TransLiberation #LGBTQHistory #KnowOurHistory #TransRightsAreHumanRights

We’re excited to introduce REVERB, a new series in partnership with Culture Lab LIC that brings LGBTQ+ history into the present through captivating history lessons and live performances. Each event features a blend of lectures, music, dance, and interactive experiences, all set within a casual, speakeasy atmosphere, offering a deeper way to engage with the past. The series debuts on Saturday, April 12 at 7p ET with Dr. Gillian M. Rodger, author of Just One of the Boys: Female-to-Male Cross-Dressing on the American Variety Stage, exploring the history of the Male Impersonator as portrayed on the Vaudevillian stage and beyond. Attendees can expect an exciting presentation that covers key historical figures followed by talented performers who bring them to life on the stage, all set within a transformed performance space that evokes queer nightclubs of the past. ?? Culture Lab LIC | Saturday, April 12 at 7p ET ??? RSVP: https://bit.ly/4j1JBXT #QueerHistory #Vaudeville #LGBTQPerformance #AmericanLGBTQMuseum #REVERB

This Women’s History Month, the American LGBTQ+ Museum is proud to collaborate with Anna DeShawn, host of Queer News, and Amanda W. Timpson, founder of Yesterqueers, to spotlight the often-overlooked stories of queer women throughout history. In this episode, Anna & Amanda have a wide-ranging conversation about Jeanne Córdova and what lessons from her work are most relevant today. Born in Germany and raised in Los Angeles, Jeanne Córdova was the mother of the West Coast LGBTQ+ movement. Watch the full video on E3 Radio's YouTube channel to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM6nwJgB #AmericanLGBTQMuseum #LGBTQMuseum #LGBTQHistory #LGBTQ #WomensHistoryMonth #HerStory #RepresentationMatters #LGBT #Visibility #LesbianPride #QueerNewsPodcast #Lesbian #Queer #Podcast

Every story matters. Every memory counts. Earlier this week, LGBTQ+ elders gathered at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center to share pieces of their lives for the Queer Legacies Project—small moments that make up our bigger history. Through photos, letters, and keepsakes, they are helping preserve the stories that shaped us all. There are still spots left for tomorrow, March 24 & the FINAL session of our spring season on March 31. If you’re an LGBTQ+ elder, this is your chance to add your voice to our collective legacy! ?? RSVP now: https://bit.ly/40ZbUQv With gratitude to The Feminist Institute and SAGE for helping make this project possible. ??: Leandro Justen #QueerLegaciesProject #LGBTQHistory #QueerArchives #AmericanLGBTQMuseum

?? Sunday, March 23 | ? 3 PM ET | ?? Zoom The American LGBTQ+ Museum and The LGBTQ History Project invite you to a powerful conversation with key members of the pioneering Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front (1969–1972) as they reflect on the movement’s early civil rights actions, its lasting impact, and the future of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Featuring activists Llee Heflin, Jon Platania, and Don Kilhefner, and facilitated by August Bernadicou (The LGBTQ History Project), this event offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who helped shape the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Through historical reflection and forward-looking dialogue, this conversation will examine the evolution of activism, the challenges still ahead, and how past lessons can inform the future of equality. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with LGBTQ+ history and its ongoing legacy. RSVP ?? https://bit.ly/43UAXWB #LGBTQHistory #GayLiberationFront #QueerActivism #LGBTQMuseum #LGBTQ

For decades, LGBTQ+ athletes had to hide who they were to stay in the game. That began to change when Mark Chambers founded Lambda Basketball in 1990, creating a space where gay athletes could compete openly. In 2002, he took it even further, launching the National Gay Basketball Association (NGBA)—a game-changer for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. ??? In our latest newsletter, Mike Brown—audio storyteller, artist, educator, and thought leader—dives into Chambers’ journey from isolation to inspiration and the legacy he built for generations of LGBTQ+ athletes. ?? Read the full feature & sign up for our newsletter today by visiting https://bit.ly/3FnJkjm. #LGBTQHistory #QueerAthletes #NGBA #InclusiveSports #AmericanLGBTQ+Museum

This Women’s History Month, the American LGBTQ+ Museum is proud to collaborate with Anna DeShawn, host of Queer News, and Amanda W. Timpson, founder of Yesterqueers, to spotlight the often-overlooked stories of queer women throughout history. In this episode, Anna & Amanda dive deep into the story of Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey, the Mother of the Blues. Born and raised in Alabama, she first took to the stage around the age of 12 and never looked back. Over the course of her nearly 40-year career, Ma Rainey subverted every expectation with style and changed the face of American music. ?? Watch the full video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ge824wJS #WomensHistoryMonth #AmericanLGBTQMuseum #LGBTQMuseum #LGBTQHistory #LGBTQ #LGBT #Visibility #LesbianPride #QueerNewsPodcast #LGBT #Lesbian #Queer #Podcast

?? Queer histories deserve to be seen, heard, and preserved. This week, LGBTQ+ elders gathered for the first Queer Legacies Project workshop, bringing their archives—photos, letters, tapes, keepsakes—and sharing the stories behind them. These aren’t just artifacts; they’re proof of lives lived boldly, of love and resistance, of moments that shaped our families and communities. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to participate! A few spots remain for the last two workshops on March 24 & 31 at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center. ?? RSVP now: https://bit.ly/40ZbUQv With gratitude to The Feminist Institute and SAGE for helping make this project possible. ??: Leandro Justen #QueerLegaciesProject #LGBTQHistory #QueerArchives #AmericanLGBTQMuseum