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Sunday marked the 53rd #SFPride , and thousands showed up to watch the parade and performers in #SanFrancisco . Under this year’s theme of ‘Looking Back and Moving Forward,’ the San Francisco #PrideParade draws on a proud history as it continues to be a symbol for #LGBTQ + unity, love and resistance.
In 1977, Dade County Florida passed a law that prohibited discrimination against homosexuals in housing, public accommodation and employment –– which drew protest from singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant, who created a campaign against the law. The creative #LGBTQ community of #SanFrancsico countered with their own protest, naturally against singer’s produce of choice.
Notable British author, actor and raconteur #QuentinCrisp paid a visit to KQED during our 1975 pledge drive for a candid conversation about being out in London in the 1930s and 40s when homosexuality wasn’t just controversial — but illegal.
Crisp was a controversial figure himself, known for making statements that were also disparaging to the gay community. An outspoken figure throughout his life, Crisp declared that he was transgender in his final autobiography. #Pride #PrideMonth
Crisp was a controversial figure himself, known for making statements that were also disparaging to the gay community. An outspoken figure throughout his life, Crisp declared that he was transgender in his final autobiography. #Pride #PrideMonth
Before “Tales of the City” became a beloved series of novels and a hit video miniseries, acclaimed author #ArmisteadMaupin was writing his popular column for the #SanFrancisco Chronicle in the late 1970s. Former KQED reporter Randy Shilts talked with him back then about what it was like to be out at work –– and his response was priceless.
Many Bay Area visitors have noticed something familiar in #Portugal 's capital city of #Lisbon : There is a bridge that looks quite similar to our own #GoldenGateBridge .
The bridges are actually quite different once you look closely, but they do have three things in common. And there's actually a better bridge comparison to be had with a different #BayArea bridge... listen to Bay Curious for more.
The bridges are actually quite different once you look closely, but they do have three things in common. And there's actually a better bridge comparison to be had with a different #BayArea bridge... listen to Bay Curious for more.