via The Bold Italic. SAN FRANCISCO IS A LOT OF THINGS. It’s hippies, hipsters, vagrants, flagrants, artsy, fartsy, and more. You name it, and it probably lives here. And accordingly, no single nickname has ever really stuck for Saint Frank. Riffs on the grand title of our city come and go. Many of them are […]
Tag Archives: History
June
27
Goodbye DOMA, Hello Honeymoon
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Love & Leisure:
In honor of today’s momentous Supreme Court decision which struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Love & Leisure is proud to share this New York Times article about LGBT-friendly honeymoons from 2011: “Competing to Draw Gay Honeymooners.”
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posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Anti Racism Xenomorph:
Today is the day that DOMA died. SCOTUS finally stated that it was unconstitutional and the reactions on both sides was emotional. I have for the most part avoided the ignorance and bigotry I didn’t want to have my day ruined by the stupidity that is out there. I…
June
25
“Before You Know It” explores nationwide depth of LGBT history and culture
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on The Highlighter:
by Kaitlin Gu Filmmaker PJ Raval’s latest documentary, “Before You Know It,” represents the living experiences of three elderly gay men: Ty Martin, a gay rights activist who provides a space for the LGBTQ community in Harlem with his work with the organization SAGE, Dennis, a widower who enters into…
The Fortune Teller, History of Modern Gay Man in 5 Minutes
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
50 years of gay history in 5 minutes. Genius video montage. In honor of gay pride month, in honor of Stonewall, in honor of our gay brothers, lesbian sisters, bisexual and trans friends, and straight allies. The Fortune Teller is a film by gay artist/activist Leo Herrera, chronicling milestones and icons of the modern gay man. The story […]
Liberace – Lawsuits and Allegations of Homosexuality
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
I am watching “Behind the Candleabra: My Life with Liberace” and couldn’t help diving into the backstory of Liberace and allegations of homosexuality. In the words of another 60’s icon: “fascinating.” via Wikipedia. Liberace’s fame in the United States was matched for a time in the United Kingdom. In 1956, an article in the Daily Mirror by […]
Famous Authors’ Handwritten Outlines for Great Works of Literature
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
I was trying to figure out how to preface this blog post. The most effective way, I could think, was to look back to the source and reference how Wikipedia defines Literature. “Literature (from Latin litterae (plural); letter) is the art of written work and can, in some circumstances, refer exclusively to published sources. The […]
San Francisco Mashup
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
This San Francisco earthquake mashup is brought to you by Shawn Clover. The image combines images from 1906 – 2010. To see the full collection of images go here.
May
13
My favorite TV openers from the 50’s to today
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
When it comes to defining the overall feel of a television show, the opening sequence can make or break a show. I am a television junkie. I think it is a healthy addiction. I decided to dedicate today to my favorite TV openers from the last 60 years dating back to the 1950’s. Why the […]
March
13
Words of a Pioneer – Jim Toy
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Few men have had the historical impact of Jim Toy. He walked with the Reverend Martin Luther King, is a pioneer in LGBT activism and education, and was one of the original workers from the University of Michigan LGBT Center (founded nearly 25 years). Jim had a unique ability to push civil rights movements forward […]
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