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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month:

June 2011 In Remembrance of Stonewall Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month

History:

History 1779: Thomas Jefferson proposed a law that would mandate castration for gay men and mutilation of nose cartilage for gay women. Here's the scary part: Jefferson was considered a liberal. At the time, the most common penalty on the books was death 224 years later, the U.S. Supreme Court finally put an end to laws criminalizing same-sex intercourse in Lawrence v. Texas . 1961: Illinois Sodomy Law is repealed 2003: US Supreme Court strikes down all remaining sodomy laws

Gay Pioneers:

Gay Pioneers November 11, 1950: Harry Hays founded the Mattachine Society to aid in eliminating the oppression of gay people 1955: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon founded the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian organization based on the premise of assimilation into general culture April 21, 1966: the New York Chapter of Mattachine staged a “sip in” in protest to being refused service in New York City bars; this became one of the cornerstone movements in history of gay rights 1965: Barbara Gitings lead the Daughters of Bilitis in picketing the White House for gay rights

The Stonewall Rebellion:

The Stonewall Rebellion 1969: The Gay Pride movements took off in Greenwich Village, New York City at the Stonewall Inn. Before 1969, there was a real disconnect between political progress, which was most often made by straight allies, & lesbian/gay organizing, which was most often swept under the rug When the NYPD raided a gay bar in Greenwich Village and started arresting employees and drag performers, they got more than they bargained for--a crowd of some 2,000 lesbian, gay, & transgender supporters of the bar took on the police, forcing them into the club. Three days of riots ensued 1970: First Gay Libertarian Day March held in NYC to commemorate the revolt. Pride parades have been held in June ever since

LGBT Milestones:

LGBT Milestones 1973: American Psychiatric Association announced that they would remove homosexuality from the next printing of the DSM-II & spoke out in favor of antidiscrimination laws that would protect lesbian & gay Americans 1974: Kathy Kozachenko becomes first openly gay American elected to office 1980: Democratic leaders inserted a new plank in the party platform "All groups must be protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, language, age, sex or sexual orientation .“ 1983: Gary Hart became the first major-party presidential candidate to address an LGBT organization 1984: City of Berkeley Adopts First Same-Sex Domestic Partnerships Ordinance 1992: WHO said homosexuality is no longer an illness 1993: Hawaii Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Support of Same-Sex Marriage 1994: AMA said homosexuality is no longer an illness 1998: President Bill Clinton Signs Executive Order 13087 1999: California Adopts a Statewide Domestic Partnerships Ordinance 2000: Vermont adopted Nation’s first Civil Union Policy 2004: Massachusetts legalizes same sex marriages 2008: Ban of same sex marriage & civil unions (FL) 2009: End to ban of same sex couple adoption (FL) 2010: End to ban on gays in US military

National Marches in Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights:

National Marches in Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights First march was held on October 14, 1979 Second march - 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation – 1993 Millennium March on Washington for Equality - 2000 National Equality March - 2009

Coming Out Day:

Coming Out Day

Day of Silence:

Day of Silence Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) annual day of action to protest the bullying & harassment of LGBT students and their supporters. Students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of the LGBT students & their supporters The Day of Silence has been held each year in April since 1996

June = LGBT Pride Month:

June = LGBT Pride Month During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 & commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans. 2009: President Barack Obama made an official proclamation that declared LGBT Pride Month in June. In New York City, LGBT supporters march on the last Saturday in June. Across the US and all over the world, gays & lesbians remember the brave men and women of Stonewall every June for Gay Pride celebrations.

GLBT Leaders & Martyrs:

GLBT Leaders & Martyrs Harvey Milk (politician & martyr) Barney Frank (US Congress) Ellen Degeneres (comedian) Billy Jean King (tennis player) Greg Louganis (Olympic diver) Annie Leibovitz (photographer) Jasper Johns (artist) Robert Mapplethorpe (photographer) Andy Warhol (artist) Melissa Etheridge, Ricky Martin, Elton John (musicians) Rita Mae Brown, Gertrude Stein, Patricia Cornwell, William S. Burroughs (writers) Suze Orman (financial advisor) Jodie Foster, Ian McKellen, Rosie O’Donnell (actors) Dr. Susan Love (breast cancer surgeon & researcher)

Local LGBT Organizations:

Local LGBT Organizations Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) Non-profit youth organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-23. Provides a safe space, support, leadership development, HIV prevention, recreational opportunities, and support services. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and creates a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Equality Florida North Florida office of the Statewide LGBT advocacy group. Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Society (BBUUS) Celebrate diversity in all forms, including sexual orientation and personal beliefs Organizations United Together (OUT) Jacksonville Local grassroots and coalition building initiative of LGBT and ally individuals, families, and organization in Northeast Florida and surrounding communities.

More Local LGBT Organizations:

More Local LGBT Organizations First Coast Pride, Inc Jacksonville Gay Chorus Jacksonville Surge Jacksonville’s gay flag football team Ancient City Pride St. Augustine The Trevor Project Leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth OASIS, The GLBT Center of Northeast Florida Committed to providing support services, programs, and a safe gathering space for GLBT people, while striving to create an sustain a population who can be open, honest, as well s safe at home, at work, in the community

Local LGBT Social Clubs:

Local LGBT Social Clubs Club 616 AJ’s Bar and Grill Boot Rack Saloon Bo’s Coral Reef In Cahoots Night Club Metro Park Place

LGBT Health Care Organizations:

LGBT Health Care Organizations Lesbian Health Fund (LHF) Women in Medicine (WIM) Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) Founded in 1981 as the World’s largest association of LGBT health care professionals. Mission: ensuring equality in health care for LGBT individuals and professionals.

LGBT Legal Organizations:

LGBT Legal Organizations