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Can you imagine sitting across a desk from Frank Kameny and asking him a hundred questions? That was my good fortune in 1989. He addressed me as if I were an audience of hundreds. It was an astonishing, unforgettable experience. And I got it all on tape. He was a true hero!

@theblackberri1 @dmvrtinez This look 🩷☠️

Glamour @dmvrtinez Inspired by 1970's Blaxploitation horror characters and of course my love of serving plus size BODY!

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history rock icon Freddie Mercury was born in 1946. He was famously known as the flamboyant front man of the rock band Queen, and his onstage charisma, vocal talents, dramatic stage presence, & sex appeal earned him fans across the globe. #freddiemercury

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history award winning actress Lily Tomlin was born in 1939. Tomlin's career and iconic comedic characters have spanned decades earning her an Emmy Award, Tony Award, and Grammy Award for her performances. #lilytomlin #lesbian #lgbtqhistory

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@WatchCapt @juliemason What about a scenario where DJT pleads guilty, JB pardons on the condition DJT self exiles and this long nightmare is over…It’s Friday. Let us dream!

@juliemason if DJT gets convicted bets on him asking the prez for a pardon 😂

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history Madonna released her debut solo album "Madonna" in 1983. Her self-titled debut album would put her on track to become one of the most popular artists of all time. The album featured such hits as "Borderline," "Lucky Star," & "Holiday." #Madonna40

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history actor Rock Hudson announced he has AIDS. This news shocked the world, as the one-time Hollywood heartthrob was now revealed to be gay and to be living with AIDS. His revelation marked the first time AIDS had a very public face. #rockhudson #hiv #AIDS

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history Academy Award winning actress Anna Paquin was born in 1983. She won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar at age 11, and has also starred in a number of hit movies and TV shows. In a video in 2010, she came out publicly as bisexual. #annapaquiin

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history Drew Barrymore revealed in an interview that she identifies as bisexual in 2003. In the midst of a career resurgence, Barrymore revealed in an interview with 'Contact Music' that she considered herself bisexual. #drewbarrymore #bisexual

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history actor Tab Hunter was born in 1931. He was a Hollywood star & heartthrob in the 1950s & 60s and his sexuality was often the subject of Hollywood gossip magazines, especially in his hey day, but he did not come out publicly until 2005. #tabhunter

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history actor, comedian, and writer Alec Mapa was born in 1965. He has been entertaining us for over 30 years, and he has made numerous appearances on TV, film & his own comedy specials, including one aptly named "America's Gaysian Sweetheart." #alecmapa

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1868. The rights afforded in the 14th Amendment have been cited in landmark Supreme Court decisions, which have given the LGBTQ+ community access to the same rights as all other Americans.

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in 1776. While systemic hate & discrimination persist, people in the U.S. continue to advocate for equality & the rights to life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness. #july4th

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history Spain legalized same sex marriage of 2005. By a vote of 187 to 147 in the Spanish Parliament, Spain overcame opposition from the Catholic Church leaders in the country to become the fourth country in the world to legalize same sex marriage. #spain

This day in #LBGTQ+ #history President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 2020, under this law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled employers could not fire an individual for being gay or transgender. #civilrightsactof1964 #equalityact

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history the U.S. government established its first 24x7 National AIDS Hotline (NAH) in 1983. By the 1990s the NAH fielded millions of calls & was staffed by ~200 trained staff members. Today, information can be found at hiv.gov. #hiv #aids

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history Thomas Beatie, a transgender man, gives birth to a baby girl in 2008. Beatie made headlines with this news and shares that he experienced a number of challenges in his journey to become a parent, including being rejected by doctors. #thomasbeatie

This day in #LGBTQ+ #history gay rights activists organized the Christopher Street Liberation Day march in 1970. The march marked the 1 year anniversary of the events at Stonewall & is remembered as our first Pride celebration. #christopherstreetliberationday #stonewall #pride