Queer survival in Mississippi and the bars that saved us
On Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, gay bars weren’t just nightlife but sanctuaries where queer Southeners risked everything to exist, to dance, and to be seen, writes Mark Burr.
October 27, 2025
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Owner of America's second-oldest lesbian bar, Babes of Carytown, has died
Vicky Hester, owner of the bar in Richmond, Virginia, was surrounded by loved ones at her death.
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Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died
Her club was frequented by celebrities, but most importantly, it was a sanctuary for Black LGBTQ+ people.
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Jane Hilton's 'Cowboys & Queens' captures the modern American dream
Organized by The Little Black Gallery London, Jane Hilton's Cowboys & Queens opens March 27 at the Freyboy Art Salon in Las Vegas.
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Police Officers Crash Their SUV Into St. Louis Gay Bar, Then They Arrest the Bar Owner
A late-night collision involving a police vehicle and a popular LGBTQ+ bar in south St. Louis sparks controversy.
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Why Are Lesbian Bars Special?
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An Epic Journey to America's Last Lesbian Bars
In Moby Dyke, author Krista Burton chronicles an awesome odyssey to these dwindling jewels. Read an excerpt here.
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The Abbey, the Legendary West Hollywood Gay Bar, Is For Sale
The venue, which first opened as a coffee shop in 1991, is one of the foremost gay bars in Los Angeles.
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21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism
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'Art and Pep' Tells Story of Gay Couple Who Made LGBTQ+ History
The documentary is now available for streaming on Peacock.
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