Today marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Magnus Hirschfeld who founded the first gay rights organization in the world in 1897 in Germany. Read more here: http://gaycitynews.nyc/einstein-sex-150/
The host of Making Gay History, Eric Marcus, is in Berlin for the events marking the anniversary, including the laying of a wreath, the opening of an exhibition, and a public panel discussion. https://www.hkw.de/…/pr…/projekte/veranstaltung/p_140489.php
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#Magnus Hirschfeld #LGBTQOn this day in 1919, Richard Oswald released “Different From the Others,” a film about a German man who was blackmailed for being gay at a time when homosexual acts between men were criminal under German law. Co-written by Magnus Hirschfeld, “Different From the Others” is believed to be the first pro-gay film in the world, starring Conrad Veidt and Reinhold Schünzel. Copies of the film were eventually seized and burned by the Nazis. Checkout our interview with activist and film historian Vito Russo where he discusses the significance of Different From the Others and the people who were willing to put their lives on the line for these ideas (https://bit.ly/MGH-Russo).
Wreaths at the memorial for Magnus Hirschfeld in Berlin, Germany on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Read more here: http://gaycitynews.nyc/einstein-sex-150/
Video from the #MagnusHirschfeld 150th birthday celebration in Berlin, Germany. Laying wreaths at his memorial
“All too often, trans history has been minimized or erased from the historical record.”
There are lots of other historic sites throughout Philadelhia that played a part in the LGBTQ rights movement.
All students do better when they receive a full picture of the past – and that includes LGBTQ history, says Eliza Byard, executive director of GLSEN. “There are periods of U.S. history that make a lot more sense when you include LGBT history,” she says.
First, it reminds us that the iconic 1969 Stonewall rebellion was preceded by many smaller, incremental victories for LGBTQ people. Second, the key role of Murphy’s Tavern in downtown Newark helps recast our memory of urban history.
“It is my hope that educating students about the important roles LGBTQ individuals have played in our country will help them develop a deeper understanding of history and a more compassionate view of their peers,”
“I think it’s important for kids to learn about history in general, and that our history as the LGBTQ community is part of that history, and this needs to be recognized.”
Happy birthday to Frida Kahlo The legendary Mexican artist would have been 111 today. Her work has inspired generations of artists. Frida occasionally wore men’s clothing and was proudly bisexual — despite the world being hostile to LGBTQ people in the early 20th century. 📸: #NickolasMuray The first portrait was taken by Frida’s father, Guillermo Kahlo, in 1926.
