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Pittsburgh Gay News #3 June 1973

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Summary

  • Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride Week: The document announces Pittsburgh’s first annual Gay Pride Week from June 12-17, 1973, with the theme “Gay Pittsburgh is Coming Out!”
  • Schedule of Events: The week includes a gay symposium, coffeehouse, Lesbian/Feminists Night, gay cabaret, trolley party, gay dance, a march for gay pride, and a picnic.
  • Key Speakers: The symposium will feature Dr. Allen Bell from the Kinsey Institute and Dr. Evelyn Hooker, known for her positive research on homosexuality.
  • Persad Center: Persad Center, Inc., a counseling center for sexual minorities, is a sponsor of events, organizing a fundraiser, and providing a VD clinic and speakers bureau training.
  • Police Harassment: Representatives from Gay Alternatives Pittsburgh (GAP) met with the Pittsburgh Police Superintendent’s office to address complaints of selective police harassment against gays, with little resolution.
  • Swim Coach Fired: Bob Hughes, a swim coach and pool director, writes about being fired from Valley Brook Country Club due to his involvement with gay liberation, highlighting discrimination and societal prejudices.
  • Gay Conferences: The document includes personal accounts of attendees at the 1973 gay conference at Rutgers University and Columbus Gay Pride, discussing workshops, experiences, and observations on the gay liberation movement.
  • GAP Activities: Information is provided about GAP’s ongoing activities, including weekly meetings, consciousness-raising groups, and efforts to engage with legislators on gay rights (with poor response).
  • Newsletter Information: This is the third issue of the NGAY NEWS newsletter, seeking contributions and advertising.
  • Gay Liberation Music: Lyrics from two 45 RPM records, “Stonewall Nation” by Madeline Davis and “Angry Atthis” by Maxine Feldman, are published, promoting gay pride.
  • Origin of Gay Pride Week: The document explains that Gay Pride Week originated in 1969 in New York City, stemming from the Stonewall Riots where gay individuals resisted police harassment.
  • Map and Schedule: A detailed map of Pittsburgh highlights key locations for Gay Pride Week events, and a convenient week-long calendar is provided
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