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Pride in Places: Oldest gay bar in America gets a new owner and fresh programming

White Horse Inn was a gay bar when it first opened in Oakland in 1933, most likely because queerness was illegal and homosexuality was considered a mental disorder. Although the establishment might be considered the oldest running gay bar in America, it didn’t identify as a gay bar throughout its existence.
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New Orleans pride in places New Orleans City Council honors 32 queer lives lost in 1973 arson
Upstairs Lounge Arson had no idea their night out would turn into anything other than a moment of social escapism. During that era, they entered that gay bar knowing full well the dangers of publicly identifying oneself as queer. Sadly, on June 24, 1973, their bravery would cost their lives.Above the Jimani, a sports bar that remains, the Upstairs Lounge served as the popular hangout for New Orlean’s queer community and allies.
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