History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture - Bellingham
For our Bellingham community: an online talk on the History of Pride. Discover the foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture and key events.
This online session, designed for the Bellingham community, provides a comprehensive look into the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture. You will get insights on the pivotal moments and influential figures that have shaped the ongoing struggle for equality. Understanding the roots of the movement helps us better appreciate its present and future, both nationally and here in our local context.
We will begin by exploring the world before the Stonewall Uprising. Learn about the early organizations and hidden communities that laid the groundwork for future activism. Discover the challenges faced by LGBT individuals and the courageous first steps they took for visibility. This history is crucial for understanding the journey of communities everywhere, including the path taken by activists in the Pacific Northwest.
The talk will then focus on the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 as a major turning point. We will examine the context of the riots and their impact, which led to the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March. Understand how this single event catalyzed a new era of protest and organizing, inspiring the formation of pride events and advocacy groups in cities all over the country, including those that serve Bellingham today.
In this session, you will learn about:
- The social and political climate for LGBT people before 1969.
- The significance of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting legacy.
- The evolution of Pride from a political march to a global celebration.
- Key legislative battles and cultural milestones over the decades.
- The expansion of terminology and the inclusion of diverse identities within the community.
Finally, we will discuss the modern era and the complexities of queer culture today, including the impact of the AIDS crisis and the rise of intersectionality. This digital exploration of the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture offers a clear overview for anyone interested. While this presentation is curated with our Bellingham audience in mind, it is an online event accessible to anyone, anywhere with an internet connection.
For our Bellingham community: an online talk on the History of Pride. Discover the foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture and key events.
This online session, designed for the Bellingham community, provides a comprehensive look into the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture. You will get insights on the pivotal moments and influential figures that have shaped the ongoing struggle for equality. Understanding the roots of the movement helps us better appreciate its present and future, both nationally and here in our local context.
We will begin by exploring the world before the Stonewall Uprising. Learn about the early organizations and hidden communities that laid the groundwork for future activism. Discover the challenges faced by LGBT individuals and the courageous first steps they took for visibility. This history is crucial for understanding the journey of communities everywhere, including the path taken by activists in the Pacific Northwest.
The talk will then focus on the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 as a major turning point. We will examine the context of the riots and their impact, which led to the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March. Understand how this single event catalyzed a new era of protest and organizing, inspiring the formation of pride events and advocacy groups in cities all over the country, including those that serve Bellingham today.
In this session, you will learn about:
- The social and political climate for LGBT people before 1969.
- The significance of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting legacy.
- The evolution of Pride from a political march to a global celebration.
- Key legislative battles and cultural milestones over the decades.
- The expansion of terminology and the inclusion of diverse identities within the community.
Finally, we will discuss the modern era and the complexities of queer culture today, including the impact of the AIDS crisis and the rise of intersectionality. This digital exploration of the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture offers a clear overview for anyone interested. While this presentation is curated with our Bellingham audience in mind, it is an online event accessible to anyone, anywhere with an internet connection.