The Mattachine Society

"Frank Kameney, who does not have a law background, petitions the Supreme Court pro se, which means he does this on his own. They do not grant him cert, they do not hear his case. So that is the end of his suit for reinstatement so he goes on to really devote the rest of his life to gay activism. He helps to found the Mattachine Society. He also organizes the first LGTBQ protest in front of the White House in 1965."

Tour Guide Tell All celebrates the start of Pride Month with a look at early LGBTQ activism in DC.

Join us as we discuss Frank Kameney, the Mattachine Society and the early days of the struggle for Gay Rights.

Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes? Email us tourguidetellall@gmail.com

If you're interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• Time Magazine: What Was It Like to Be an LGTBQ Activist before Stonewall
• Mattachine Society of Washington DC
• NBC News #Pride50: Frank Kameney
• The Lavender Scare Documentary

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You're Listening To: Becca Grawl, Rebecca Fachner

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