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As we look forward to Pride month this June, we look back at where it all began at Stonewall, 55 years ago. -Mary Rasura, Editor
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Stonewall Museum Kicks Off Pride Month
By John Hayden
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On a sweltering night, simmering rage became a rolling boil when police stormed into the Stonewall Inn. Violence ensued and fires burned. NYC’s stigmatized LGBTQ community wasn’t taking it anymore.
Now that night is coming back to life for Pride month at the Stonewall National Museum Archives & Library. Stonewall *Inn* Stonewall exhibit is an immersive experience that recreates the landmark Stonewall Inn as it was on that night in 1969.
This month is the 55th anniversary of what became the start of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. At the time, all they wanted was to be left in peace. But after years of living surreptitious lives, the events at Stonewall prompted them to demand more. To be seen. To be heard. To be a community presence.
Even in the midst of today’s government persecution of LGBTQ, it’s hard to imagine what the patrons, including many drag queens and transgender, felt in that era. Anger, heartbreak, and fear routinely ruled the day.
Starting at 7 p.m. on June 1, the museum will be filled with tables and chairs, a bar, a jukebox, even a mop and bucket, everything you would expect to see in a bar in 1969. |
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Pride on the Block Fundraiser Returns Bigger for 5th Anniversary June 1
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Marking half a decade of support and celebration, Transpire Help’s Pride on the Block fundraiser returns to Clematis Street on June 1, promising its biggest event yet. The event will be held from 1-11 p.m.
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Community Shocked, Saddened by Sudden Loss of Paulicelli Sabino
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Paulicelli Sabino was trying to find his place in the community. He was a barber at Rebel Haus, a member of the leather community who competed in leather contests, and, above all, he was a kind friend.
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BSO Sting Operation Shuts Down Wilton Social Club in Oakland Park
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Condoms and douches and swings, oh my!
These are just some of the things found in a report that tries to justify the abrupt closing of Wilton Social Club.
OutSFL has the Reporting Officer Narrative, which describes what an undercover Broward Sheriff’s Office Oakland Park officer says he saw.
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TODAY: FREE Live Music | Tasnova + Eric
Tasnova and Eric are bringing a soulful blend of funk, rock, and spiritual music to Tarpon River Brewing. SAT: Cooking with Pride
Kickoff Pride Month at Sistrunk Marketplace and join Society 8 Hospitality Group for Cooking with Pride, an interactive cooking class led by Chef Jorge Montes at 12pm on Saturday, June 1st. During this class you'll learn how to cook and prepare a favorite Peruvian dish, Lomo Saltado, while enjoying welcome bites and a welcome cocktail.
SUN: Saddle Up Sundays at The Wharf FTL
Join The Wharf FTL for Saddle up Sundays feat. Country Music, Line Dancing, a Mechanical Bull and MORE! |
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Swim Instructor-- Fort Lauderdale Florida Swim Company is seeking private swim instructors and lifeguards. Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Seasonal. Pay: $25 - $65.00 per hour
Customer Service Representative -- Wilton Manors
Universal Medcov Health is hiring a Customer Service Representative who will assess clients’ needs and provide appropriate advice on insurance coverage options and their associated costs, and more. $50,000 - $100,000 a year. |
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Trooper (pictured) is 90-pounds of love! He’s fantastic with children and good with other dogs too. He has never lived with felines. It’s sad to think that he has been waiting here since before St. Patrick’s Day for a family to adopt him. We can only imagine that it is his size that is causing him to be overlooked by adopters. Trooper is very gentle, yet playful and super friendly. When he was out with a group of our camp kids, he was so calm and unfazed by all the excitement. In fact, he went from child to child trying to please each one of them. This dog is a real winner and will make a fantastic new addition to any family! Trooper’s friends at J.R. Dunn Jewelers have kindly paid his adoption fee.
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Our mailing address is: The Islander | 2520 N. Dixie Highway | Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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