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365gay LGBT History Video Library365gay.com presents a video course on the people and events that make up LGBT history through this unique collection of bios, documentaries, films, interviews, and coverage of major events. |
Pre-19th Century
From conquerors to sculptors, pirates to painters, history has seen great accomplishments from these pre-19th century LGBT icons.
From conquerors to sculptors, pirates to painters, history has seen great accomplishments from these pre-19th century LGBT icons.
The 19th Century
Find out about LGBT icons of the 1800s, including two famous gay authors, a group of lesbian lumberjacks and a female war hero.
Find out about LGBT icons of the 1800s, including two famous gay authors, a group of lesbian lumberjacks and a female war hero.
1900-1920s
Think the only good thing that came out of this time was jazz? Think again. Check out some of the earliest LGBT pioneers, including everyone's favorite, Gertie Stein!
Think the only good thing that came out of this time was jazz? Think again. Check out some of the earliest LGBT pioneers, including everyone's favorite, Gertie Stein!
1920s: The Harlem Renaissance
When a young gay boy in modern-day NYC meets an aging poet who was involved in the Harlem Renaissance, he suddenly finds himself transported back in time and cavorting with the likes of Langston Hughes. Stream all of "Brother to Brother"!
When a young gay boy in modern-day NYC meets an aging poet who was involved in the Harlem Renaissance, he suddenly finds himself transported back in time and cavorting with the likes of Langston Hughes. Stream all of "Brother to Brother"!
1930s-1940s
A Hollywood leading man, a computing genius, a composer and a playwright: Icons of the 30s and 40s
A Hollywood leading man, a computing genius, a composer and a playwright: Icons of the 30s and 40s
1940s: Provincetown
Provincetown, MA, founded in the early 18th century, didn't start developing into a gay resort until the 1940s when an influx of eclectic artists took up residence. Explore the rich history of this gay mecca with Ptown Diaries.
Provincetown, MA, founded in the early 18th century, didn't start developing into a gay resort until the 1940s when an influx of eclectic artists took up residence. Explore the rich history of this gay mecca with Ptown Diaries.
1950s
Hollywood hit men! Protests at the White House! West Side Story! Who said the picture-perfect 1950s were boring?
Hollywood hit men! Protests at the White House! West Side Story! Who said the picture-perfect 1950s were boring?
1950s: Bayard Rustin
Follow the life of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist who worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. and organized the 1963 March on Washington.
Follow the life of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights activist who worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. and organized the 1963 March on Washington.
1960s
In an era of political turmoil and rising counter-cultures, LGBT icons like Andy Warhol and Susan Sontag took center stage!
In an era of political turmoil and rising counter-cultures, LGBT icons like Andy Warhol and Susan Sontag took center stage!
1970s
The revolution is under way! These legendary LGBT icons of the 70s upset the status quo and paved the way for future gay rights.
The revolution is under way! These legendary LGBT icons of the 70s upset the status quo and paved the way for future gay rights.
1970s: Arts and Entertainment
Annie Leibovitz becomes chief photographer at Rolling Stone. John Waters' midnight movie masterpiece, Pink Flamingos, is released. Robert Mapplethorpe shoots his first nude photographs. America would never be the same.
Annie Leibovitz becomes chief photographer at Rolling Stone. John Waters' midnight movie masterpiece, Pink Flamingos, is released. Robert Mapplethorpe shoots his first nude photographs. America would never be the same.
1970s: Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California and became a martyr for gay rights paving the way for activists for years to come.
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California and became a martyr for gay rights paving the way for activists for years to come.
1980s
Basquiat, AIDS activists, Keith Haring, Torch Song Trilogy: It's the 80s! Watch videos of LGBT icons from the decade of new wave and shoulder pads.
Basquiat, AIDS activists, Keith Haring, Torch Song Trilogy: It's the 80s! Watch videos of LGBT icons from the decade of new wave and shoulder pads.
1980s: Pop Culture
Keith Haring, Torch Song Trilogy, and The Color Purple: It's the 80s! Watch videos of LGBT icons from the decade of new wave and shoulder pads.
Keith Haring, Torch Song Trilogy, and The Color Purple: It's the 80s! Watch videos of LGBT icons from the decade of new wave and shoulder pads.
1990s
Who doesn't love the 90s? While most of us were busy matching our slap bracelets to our parachute pants, these LGBT icons were out there making a difference for our community!
Who doesn't love the 90s? While most of us were busy matching our slap bracelets to our parachute pants, these LGBT icons were out there making a difference for our community!
1990s: Pop Culture
"Yep, I'm Gay". What better way to sum up 90s pop culture? Two of our favorite ladies, Rosie O'Donnell & Ellen DeGeneres, came out. Rufus Wainwright first serenaded us. Tony Kushner premiered "Angels in America". Check out more 90s gayness!
"Yep, I'm Gay". What better way to sum up 90s pop culture? Two of our favorite ladies, Rosie O'Donnell & Ellen DeGeneres, came out. Rufus Wainwright first serenaded us. Tony Kushner premiered "Angels in America". Check out more 90s gayness!
1990s: John Amaechi
John Amaechi, a retired professional basketball player, became the first athlete associated with the NBA to come out.
John Amaechi, a retired professional basketball player, became the first athlete associated with the NBA to come out.
1990s: Sheryl Swoopes
She can sink a three-pointer and melt your heart at the same time. Watch videos of out & proud basketball star - the first player signed in the WNBA! - Sheryl Swoopes here.
She can sink a three-pointer and melt your heart at the same time. Watch videos of out & proud basketball star - the first player signed in the WNBA! - Sheryl Swoopes here.
1990s: Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge is not only a Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning lesbian rock musician, she is also a gay rights activist, an environmentalist, and a breast cancer survivor.
Melissa Etheridge is not only a Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning lesbian rock musician, she is also a gay rights activist, an environmentalist, and a breast cancer survivor.
1990s: Calpernia Addams
After the brutal murder of a military man she was dating, Calpernia Addams became an internationally recognized advocate for transgender rights while continuing to perform as an entertainer.
After the brutal murder of a military man she was dating, Calpernia Addams became an internationally recognized advocate for transgender rights while continuing to perform as an entertainer.
1990s: Barney Frank
Barney Frank is the first member of the U.S. House of Representatives to come out as gay. Known for his wit and energy, he continues to fight for LGBT rights and build bridges to pass legislation.
Barney Frank is the first member of the U.S. House of Representatives to come out as gay. Known for his wit and energy, he continues to fight for LGBT rights and build bridges to pass legislation.
2000s
From openly gay politicians and religious leaders to everyday heroes, these LGBT icons are some of the first to break boundaries in the new millennium.
From openly gay politicians and religious leaders to everyday heroes, these LGBT icons are some of the first to break boundaries in the new millennium.
2000s: Visible Vote '08 Presidential Forum
Logo and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation presented this historic televised forum focusing exclusively on the leading 2008 Democratic presidential candidates' positions on LGBT issues.
Logo and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation presented this historic televised forum focusing exclusively on the leading 2008 Democratic presidential candidates' positions on LGBT issues.
2000s: The L Word
This groundbreaking series was the first of its kind to hit national airwaves, a hit drama about the daily lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women.
This groundbreaking series was the first of its kind to hit national airwaves, a hit drama about the daily lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women.
