History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture - San Jose
Online for San Jose: Explore the History of Pride. Understand the foundations of LGBT culture and its impact on our local community.
This online session, designed for our San Jose community, provides a comprehensive look into the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture. You will get insights on the pivotal moments, influential figures, and societal shifts that have shaped the ongoing struggle for equality, with connections to our local South Bay history. Understand the roots of the movement to better appreciate its present and future.
We will begin by exploring the world before the Stonewall Uprising. Learn about the early organizations and hidden communities across the country that laid the groundwork for future activism. Discover the challenges faced by LGBT individuals in places like San Jose and the courageous first steps they took to demand visibility and rights in a society that often preferred they remain invisible.
The talk will then focus on the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 as a major turning point. We will examine how this event catalyzed a new era of public protest that rippled across the country, inspiring community organizing right here in the Bay Area and transforming the fight for gay rights into a visible, national movement.
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. This includes an overview of the impact of the AIDS crisis, the rise of intersectionality, and the ongoing debates within the community. This exploration of the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture offers a clear overview for anyone interested. While this digital talk is tailored for a San Jose audience, we welcome attendees from around the world to join us online.
Online for San Jose: Explore the History of Pride. Understand the foundations of LGBT culture and its impact on our local community.
This online session, designed for our San Jose community, provides a comprehensive look into the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture. You will get insights on the pivotal moments, influential figures, and societal shifts that have shaped the ongoing struggle for equality, with connections to our local South Bay history. Understand the roots of the movement to better appreciate its present and future.
We will begin by exploring the world before the Stonewall Uprising. Learn about the early organizations and hidden communities across the country that laid the groundwork for future activism. Discover the challenges faced by LGBT individuals in places like San Jose and the courageous first steps they took to demand visibility and rights in a society that often preferred they remain invisible.
The talk will then focus on the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 as a major turning point. We will examine how this event catalyzed a new era of public protest that rippled across the country, inspiring community organizing right here in the Bay Area and transforming the fight for gay rights into a visible, national movement.
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. This includes an overview of the impact of the AIDS crisis, the rise of intersectionality, and the ongoing debates within the community. This exploration of the History of Pride: Foundations of LGBT and Queer Culture offers a clear overview for anyone interested. While this digital talk is tailored for a San Jose audience, we welcome attendees from around the world to join us online.