Jack Shoulder
@jackshoulder.bsky.social
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Writer, historian, wants to make the world a better place
#TodayInQueerHistory
Co-writer and Co-Curator of @museumbums
https://linktr.ee/jackshoulder
Writer, historian, wants to make the world a better place
#TodayInQueerHistory
Co-writer and Co-Curator of @museumbums
https://linktr.ee/jackshoulder
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 15 (2025)
Muhsin Hendricks was an imam and scholar. He advocated for greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people within Islam. After coming out in 1996, he set up safe spaces, support & foundations to defend queer Muslims.
He died #OTD after two masked gunmen opened fire on him.
Feb 15 (2025)
Muhsin Hendricks was an imam and scholar. He advocated for greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people within Islam. After coming out in 1996, he set up safe spaces, support & foundations to defend queer Muslims.
He died #OTD after two masked gunmen opened fire on him.
February 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 15 (2025)
Muhsin Hendricks was an imam and scholar. He advocated for greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people within Islam. After coming out in 1996, he set up safe spaces, support & foundations to defend queer Muslims.
He died #OTD after two masked gunmen opened fire on him.
Feb 15 (2025)
Muhsin Hendricks was an imam and scholar. He advocated for greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people within Islam. After coming out in 1996, he set up safe spaces, support & foundations to defend queer Muslims.
He died #OTD after two masked gunmen opened fire on him.
Excited to be talking about Freedom, a group thats been supporting LGBTQIA+ young people (and their families) in Bristol since 1995, at the OutStories LGBTQ+ History Month event at MShed today.
I've been part of the team since 2023, and it's been the most rewarding work.
I've been part of the team since 2023, and it's been the most rewarding work.
February 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Excited to be talking about Freedom, a group thats been supporting LGBTQIA+ young people (and their families) in Bristol since 1995, at the OutStories LGBTQ+ History Month event at MShed today.
I've been part of the team since 2023, and it's been the most rewarding work.
I've been part of the team since 2023, and it's been the most rewarding work.
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 14 (1549)
Italian Renaissance artist, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Il Sodoma, dies in Siena #OTD.
Historian Vasari says Bazzi surrounded himself with "beardless youths, whom he loved more than was decent". Bazzi took pride in the nickname and sang songs about it.
February 14 (1549)
Italian Renaissance artist, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Il Sodoma, dies in Siena #OTD.
Historian Vasari says Bazzi surrounded himself with "beardless youths, whom he loved more than was decent". Bazzi took pride in the nickname and sang songs about it.
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 14 (1549)
Italian Renaissance artist, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Il Sodoma, dies in Siena #OTD.
Historian Vasari says Bazzi surrounded himself with "beardless youths, whom he loved more than was decent". Bazzi took pride in the nickname and sang songs about it.
February 14 (1549)
Italian Renaissance artist, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Il Sodoma, dies in Siena #OTD.
Historian Vasari says Bazzi surrounded himself with "beardless youths, whom he loved more than was decent". Bazzi took pride in the nickname and sang songs about it.
This from Exploding Lobster Comics made me chuckle 🤭
If you also have a vitamin butts deficiency, you can get a daily dose of callipygian goodness with @museumbums.bsky.social (or if you like a book you can find us at your local library or wherever you buy books).
If you also have a vitamin butts deficiency, you can get a daily dose of callipygian goodness with @museumbums.bsky.social (or if you like a book you can find us at your local library or wherever you buy books).
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This from Exploding Lobster Comics made me chuckle 🤭
If you also have a vitamin butts deficiency, you can get a daily dose of callipygian goodness with @museumbums.bsky.social (or if you like a book you can find us at your local library or wherever you buy books).
If you also have a vitamin butts deficiency, you can get a daily dose of callipygian goodness with @museumbums.bsky.social (or if you like a book you can find us at your local library or wherever you buy books).
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 13 (1972)
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!
Based on the semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye to Berlin, telling a fictionalised version of Christopher Isherwood's life in Berlin, the fabulous film Cabaret was released #OTD.
The film went on to win 8 academy awards.
Feb 13 (1972)
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!
Based on the semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye to Berlin, telling a fictionalised version of Christopher Isherwood's life in Berlin, the fabulous film Cabaret was released #OTD.
The film went on to win 8 academy awards.
February 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 13 (1972)
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!
Based on the semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye to Berlin, telling a fictionalised version of Christopher Isherwood's life in Berlin, the fabulous film Cabaret was released #OTD.
The film went on to win 8 academy awards.
Feb 13 (1972)
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!
Based on the semi-autobiographical novel Goodbye to Berlin, telling a fictionalised version of Christopher Isherwood's life in Berlin, the fabulous film Cabaret was released #OTD.
The film went on to win 8 academy awards.
Today's @museumbums.bsky.social post features in our book 👍🏛️🍑
People seem to like it, here's what they've said about the book 😁
People seem to like it, here's what they've said about the book 😁
February 13, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Today's @museumbums.bsky.social post features in our book 👍🏛️🍑
People seem to like it, here's what they've said about the book 😁
People seem to like it, here's what they've said about the book 😁
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 12 (1950)
Ethel Waters, one of the highest paid Broadway stars, televisual pioneer, and well known member of Harlem's lesbian circles, became the 2nd African American woman to receive an Oscar nomination.
She earned her nomination for her role in Pinky and found out #OTD.
Feb 12 (1950)
Ethel Waters, one of the highest paid Broadway stars, televisual pioneer, and well known member of Harlem's lesbian circles, became the 2nd African American woman to receive an Oscar nomination.
She earned her nomination for her role in Pinky and found out #OTD.
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 12 (1950)
Ethel Waters, one of the highest paid Broadway stars, televisual pioneer, and well known member of Harlem's lesbian circles, became the 2nd African American woman to receive an Oscar nomination.
She earned her nomination for her role in Pinky and found out #OTD.
Feb 12 (1950)
Ethel Waters, one of the highest paid Broadway stars, televisual pioneer, and well known member of Harlem's lesbian circles, became the 2nd African American woman to receive an Oscar nomination.
She earned her nomination for her role in Pinky and found out #OTD.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 11 (1987)
Mark Ashton, a tireless campaigner for LGBTQ rights and social change, who co-founded Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, volunteered at Switchboard and supported the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, died #OTD.
Here's Mark and others with their iconic banner.
Feb 11 (1987)
Mark Ashton, a tireless campaigner for LGBTQ rights and social change, who co-founded Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, volunteered at Switchboard and supported the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, died #OTD.
Here's Mark and others with their iconic banner.
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 11 (1987)
Mark Ashton, a tireless campaigner for LGBTQ rights and social change, who co-founded Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, volunteered at Switchboard and supported the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, died #OTD.
Here's Mark and others with their iconic banner.
Feb 11 (1987)
Mark Ashton, a tireless campaigner for LGBTQ rights and social change, who co-founded Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, volunteered at Switchboard and supported the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, died #OTD.
Here's Mark and others with their iconic banner.
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 10 (1937)
Roberta Flack, known for the songs Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I saw Your Face was born.
Roberta supported gay rights, saying; "Love is love. Between a man and a woman, between two men, between two women. Love is universal, like music."
February 10 (1937)
Roberta Flack, known for the songs Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I saw Your Face was born.
Roberta supported gay rights, saying; "Love is love. Between a man and a woman, between two men, between two women. Love is universal, like music."
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 10 (1937)
Roberta Flack, known for the songs Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I saw Your Face was born.
Roberta supported gay rights, saying; "Love is love. Between a man and a woman, between two men, between two women. Love is universal, like music."
February 10 (1937)
Roberta Flack, known for the songs Killing Me Softly and The First Time Ever I saw Your Face was born.
Roberta supported gay rights, saying; "Love is love. Between a man and a woman, between two men, between two women. Love is universal, like music."
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 9 (2018)
The XXIII Winter Olympics kicked off in PyeongChang, with 15 out LGBTQIA+ competitors to cheer on included figure skater Adam Rippon - the 1st out US athlete to win a Winter medal -and skier Gus Kenworthy.
At the 2026 games, there are nearly 50 out athletes.
Feb 9 (2018)
The XXIII Winter Olympics kicked off in PyeongChang, with 15 out LGBTQIA+ competitors to cheer on included figure skater Adam Rippon - the 1st out US athlete to win a Winter medal -and skier Gus Kenworthy.
At the 2026 games, there are nearly 50 out athletes.
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 9 (2018)
The XXIII Winter Olympics kicked off in PyeongChang, with 15 out LGBTQIA+ competitors to cheer on included figure skater Adam Rippon - the 1st out US athlete to win a Winter medal -and skier Gus Kenworthy.
At the 2026 games, there are nearly 50 out athletes.
Feb 9 (2018)
The XXIII Winter Olympics kicked off in PyeongChang, with 15 out LGBTQIA+ competitors to cheer on included figure skater Adam Rippon - the 1st out US athlete to win a Winter medal -and skier Gus Kenworthy.
At the 2026 games, there are nearly 50 out athletes.
There's only 3 tickets left for my LGBTQIA+ history tour of Bristol Museum and Art Gallery!
If you want to come along, here's the all important link!
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bri...
If you want to come along, here's the all important link!
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bri...
February 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
There's only 3 tickets left for my LGBTQIA+ history tour of Bristol Museum and Art Gallery!
If you want to come along, here's the all important link!
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bri...
If you want to come along, here's the all important link!
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bri...
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 8 (1931)
You can't deny James Dean (born #OTD) is a cultural icon, despite starring in only 3 films. According to biographers he had relations with men & women. He quipped "Well, I'm certainly not going through life with one hand tied behind my back" about his orientation.
Feb 8 (1931)
You can't deny James Dean (born #OTD) is a cultural icon, despite starring in only 3 films. According to biographers he had relations with men & women. He quipped "Well, I'm certainly not going through life with one hand tied behind my back" about his orientation.
February 8, 2026 at 10:52 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 8 (1931)
You can't deny James Dean (born #OTD) is a cultural icon, despite starring in only 3 films. According to biographers he had relations with men & women. He quipped "Well, I'm certainly not going through life with one hand tied behind my back" about his orientation.
Feb 8 (1931)
You can't deny James Dean (born #OTD) is a cultural icon, despite starring in only 3 films. According to biographers he had relations with men & women. He quipped "Well, I'm certainly not going through life with one hand tied behind my back" about his orientation.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Fen 7 (1970)
Barney's Beanery, a West Hollywood bar had a sign saying "F*g*ts Stay Out."
#OTD in 1970, the LGBTQIA+ community decided enough was enough and protested the establishment. Led by Morris Knight and Troy Perry, the protest highlighted this violation of civil rights.
Fen 7 (1970)
Barney's Beanery, a West Hollywood bar had a sign saying "F*g*ts Stay Out."
#OTD in 1970, the LGBTQIA+ community decided enough was enough and protested the establishment. Led by Morris Knight and Troy Perry, the protest highlighted this violation of civil rights.
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Fen 7 (1970)
Barney's Beanery, a West Hollywood bar had a sign saying "F*g*ts Stay Out."
#OTD in 1970, the LGBTQIA+ community decided enough was enough and protested the establishment. Led by Morris Knight and Troy Perry, the protest highlighted this violation of civil rights.
Fen 7 (1970)
Barney's Beanery, a West Hollywood bar had a sign saying "F*g*ts Stay Out."
#OTD in 1970, the LGBTQIA+ community decided enough was enough and protested the establishment. Led by Morris Knight and Troy Perry, the protest highlighted this violation of civil rights.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 6 (1918)
Pioneering Doctor, Alan L. Hart, who saved millions of lives with revolutionary work diagnosing TB early was outed as trans in an article published in the Spokesman Review #OTD.
Dr Hart later said he is"happier since I made this change than I ever have in my life".
Feb 6 (1918)
Pioneering Doctor, Alan L. Hart, who saved millions of lives with revolutionary work diagnosing TB early was outed as trans in an article published in the Spokesman Review #OTD.
Dr Hart later said he is"happier since I made this change than I ever have in my life".
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 6 (1918)
Pioneering Doctor, Alan L. Hart, who saved millions of lives with revolutionary work diagnosing TB early was outed as trans in an article published in the Spokesman Review #OTD.
Dr Hart later said he is"happier since I made this change than I ever have in my life".
Feb 6 (1918)
Pioneering Doctor, Alan L. Hart, who saved millions of lives with revolutionary work diagnosing TB early was outed as trans in an article published in the Spokesman Review #OTD.
Dr Hart later said he is"happier since I made this change than I ever have in my life".
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 5 (1993)
Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about the final night at Maud's, a San Francisco lesbian bar which ran from 1966-1989, was released #OTD.
Maud's was described as a "clubhouse, community center and bar". The owner, Rikki Streicher, also co-founded the Gay Games.
Feb 5 (1993)
Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about the final night at Maud's, a San Francisco lesbian bar which ran from 1966-1989, was released #OTD.
Maud's was described as a "clubhouse, community center and bar". The owner, Rikki Streicher, also co-founded the Gay Games.
February 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 5 (1993)
Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about the final night at Maud's, a San Francisco lesbian bar which ran from 1966-1989, was released #OTD.
Maud's was described as a "clubhouse, community center and bar". The owner, Rikki Streicher, also co-founded the Gay Games.
Feb 5 (1993)
Last Call at Maud's, a documentary about the final night at Maud's, a San Francisco lesbian bar which ran from 1966-1989, was released #OTD.
Maud's was described as a "clubhouse, community center and bar". The owner, Rikki Streicher, also co-founded the Gay Games.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 4 (1975)
On a high from being named host for 1976 Olympic Games, Montréal starts a "moral clean up."
The 1st target?
The city's saunas.
#OTD Police raid Sauna Aquarius and arrest around 35 people. Raids continued across the city, leading to protests at police treatment.
Feb 4 (1975)
On a high from being named host for 1976 Olympic Games, Montréal starts a "moral clean up."
The 1st target?
The city's saunas.
#OTD Police raid Sauna Aquarius and arrest around 35 people. Raids continued across the city, leading to protests at police treatment.
February 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Feb 4 (1975)
On a high from being named host for 1976 Olympic Games, Montréal starts a "moral clean up."
The 1st target?
The city's saunas.
#OTD Police raid Sauna Aquarius and arrest around 35 people. Raids continued across the city, leading to protests at police treatment.
Feb 4 (1975)
On a high from being named host for 1976 Olympic Games, Montréal starts a "moral clean up."
The 1st target?
The city's saunas.
#OTD Police raid Sauna Aquarius and arrest around 35 people. Raids continued across the city, leading to protests at police treatment.
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 3 (1451)
Mehmed II (also known as Mehmed the Conqueror) begins his second reign as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (his dad stepped away then returned to the role).
Mehmed admired Greek culture, and had a ✨ favourite ✨, Radu the Fair.
February 3 (1451)
Mehmed II (also known as Mehmed the Conqueror) begins his second reign as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (his dad stepped away then returned to the role).
Mehmed admired Greek culture, and had a ✨ favourite ✨, Radu the Fair.
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 3 (1451)
Mehmed II (also known as Mehmed the Conqueror) begins his second reign as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (his dad stepped away then returned to the role).
Mehmed admired Greek culture, and had a ✨ favourite ✨, Radu the Fair.
February 3 (1451)
Mehmed II (also known as Mehmed the Conqueror) begins his second reign as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (his dad stepped away then returned to the role).
Mehmed admired Greek culture, and had a ✨ favourite ✨, Radu the Fair.
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 2 (1988)
To protest the homophobic Section 28, 4 lesbian activists abseil into the House of Lords.
They were Olivia Butler, Rachel Cox, Angela Nunn and Sally Frances. Sally recalls "If they had voted against it, we weren’t going to do it. But they voted for it."
February 2 (1988)
To protest the homophobic Section 28, 4 lesbian activists abseil into the House of Lords.
They were Olivia Butler, Rachel Cox, Angela Nunn and Sally Frances. Sally recalls "If they had voted against it, we weren’t going to do it. But they voted for it."
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 2 (1988)
To protest the homophobic Section 28, 4 lesbian activists abseil into the House of Lords.
They were Olivia Butler, Rachel Cox, Angela Nunn and Sally Frances. Sally recalls "If they had voted against it, we weren’t going to do it. But they voted for it."
February 2 (1988)
To protest the homophobic Section 28, 4 lesbian activists abseil into the House of Lords.
They were Olivia Butler, Rachel Cox, Angela Nunn and Sally Frances. Sally recalls "If they had voted against it, we weren’t going to do it. But they voted for it."
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 1 (2009)
Iceland elects Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir to the office of Prime Minister. Not only was Jóhanna Iceland's first female PM, she was ALSO the WORLD'S first openly LGBTQIA+ Head of State.
🇮🇸🏳️🌈
February 1 (2009)
Iceland elects Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir to the office of Prime Minister. Not only was Jóhanna Iceland's first female PM, she was ALSO the WORLD'S first openly LGBTQIA+ Head of State.
🇮🇸🏳️🌈
February 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
February 1 (2009)
Iceland elects Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir to the office of Prime Minister. Not only was Jóhanna Iceland's first female PM, she was ALSO the WORLD'S first openly LGBTQIA+ Head of State.
🇮🇸🏳️🌈
February 1 (2009)
Iceland elects Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir to the office of Prime Minister. Not only was Jóhanna Iceland's first female PM, she was ALSO the WORLD'S first openly LGBTQIA+ Head of State.
🇮🇸🏳️🌈
It never gets old seeing @museumbums.bsky.social in the wild!
Spotted in the V&A gift shop 🥰
If you're coming along on a tour this afternoon (kick off at 4!) you can pick up a copy 👍🏛️🍑
Spotted in the V&A gift shop 🥰
If you're coming along on a tour this afternoon (kick off at 4!) you can pick up a copy 👍🏛️🍑
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
It never gets old seeing @museumbums.bsky.social in the wild!
Spotted in the V&A gift shop 🥰
If you're coming along on a tour this afternoon (kick off at 4!) you can pick up a copy 👍🏛️🍑
Spotted in the V&A gift shop 🥰
If you're coming along on a tour this afternoon (kick off at 4!) you can pick up a copy 👍🏛️🍑
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 31 (1989)
Stop AIDS now or Else! An activist group and rallying cry for the masses brought San Francisco traffic to a halt #OTD (according to most sources).
They unfurled a banner and blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge at the height of rush hour for 30 mins.
Jan 31 (1989)
Stop AIDS now or Else! An activist group and rallying cry for the masses brought San Francisco traffic to a halt #OTD (according to most sources).
They unfurled a banner and blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge at the height of rush hour for 30 mins.
January 31, 2026 at 11:12 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 31 (1989)
Stop AIDS now or Else! An activist group and rallying cry for the masses brought San Francisco traffic to a halt #OTD (according to most sources).
They unfurled a banner and blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge at the height of rush hour for 30 mins.
Jan 31 (1989)
Stop AIDS now or Else! An activist group and rallying cry for the masses brought San Francisco traffic to a halt #OTD (according to most sources).
They unfurled a banner and blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge at the height of rush hour for 30 mins.
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 30 (2005)
Chris Smith, a former Labour MP and since 2005, Baron Smith of Finsbury made history #OTD by speaking to The Sunday Times and sharing his status as HIV positive.
He was the 1st UK politician to do anything like this.
January 30 (2005)
Chris Smith, a former Labour MP and since 2005, Baron Smith of Finsbury made history #OTD by speaking to The Sunday Times and sharing his status as HIV positive.
He was the 1st UK politician to do anything like this.
January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
January 30 (2005)
Chris Smith, a former Labour MP and since 2005, Baron Smith of Finsbury made history #OTD by speaking to The Sunday Times and sharing his status as HIV positive.
He was the 1st UK politician to do anything like this.
January 30 (2005)
Chris Smith, a former Labour MP and since 2005, Baron Smith of Finsbury made history #OTD by speaking to The Sunday Times and sharing his status as HIV positive.
He was the 1st UK politician to do anything like this.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 29 (2020)
After years of campaigning, Charlie Craggs finally wins the battle with Unicode who announced they would introduce the trans flag emoji 🏳️⚧️ #OTD.
Charlie's campaign included using the lobster 🦞 as a stand in for the flag because they are gyandropmorphic.
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Jan 29 (2020)
After years of campaigning, Charlie Craggs finally wins the battle with Unicode who announced they would introduce the trans flag emoji 🏳️⚧️ #OTD.
Charlie's campaign included using the lobster 🦞 as a stand in for the flag because they are gyandropmorphic.
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
January 29, 2026 at 9:14 AM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 29 (2020)
After years of campaigning, Charlie Craggs finally wins the battle with Unicode who announced they would introduce the trans flag emoji 🏳️⚧️ #OTD.
Charlie's campaign included using the lobster 🦞 as a stand in for the flag because they are gyandropmorphic.
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Jan 29 (2020)
After years of campaigning, Charlie Craggs finally wins the battle with Unicode who announced they would introduce the trans flag emoji 🏳️⚧️ #OTD.
Charlie's campaign included using the lobster 🦞 as a stand in for the flag because they are gyandropmorphic.
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 28 (1901)
Richmond Barthés, an important artist of the Harlem Renaissance, born #OTD.
His sculptures often had homoerotic subtext. He never made his sexuality explicit but dropped hints in interviews. Historians believe he had a relationship with actor Richard Bruce Nugent.
Jan 28 (1901)
Richmond Barthés, an important artist of the Harlem Renaissance, born #OTD.
His sculptures often had homoerotic subtext. He never made his sexuality explicit but dropped hints in interviews. Historians believe he had a relationship with actor Richard Bruce Nugent.
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 28 (1901)
Richmond Barthés, an important artist of the Harlem Renaissance, born #OTD.
His sculptures often had homoerotic subtext. He never made his sexuality explicit but dropped hints in interviews. Historians believe he had a relationship with actor Richard Bruce Nugent.
Jan 28 (1901)
Richmond Barthés, an important artist of the Harlem Renaissance, born #OTD.
His sculptures often had homoerotic subtext. He never made his sexuality explicit but dropped hints in interviews. Historians believe he had a relationship with actor Richard Bruce Nugent.
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#TodayInQueerHistory
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”
Jan 27 (1994)
Deborah Batts is announced as a federal judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Batts was the 1st openly queer judge on US federal benches, there are now 23. Batts “Literally broke down the closet door and allowed the rest of us to walk through it.”