by Evelyn Bailey This month Shoulders to Stand On continues with the history of Transgender men and women as they come to the fore in the 20th century. From 1900–1914, a cross-dressing Carnival Crewe in the North of England was
Screening at College at Brockport’s Diversity Conference
On October 1, two screenings of Shoulders to Stand On, both starting at 6:30 pm, will be shown in collaboration with The College at Brockport's 14th Annual Diversity Conference. One screening will be at Edwards Hall, Room 103 at The
19th century trans* history continued
by Evelyn Bailey This month Shoulders to Stand On continues the history of Transgender men and women as they come to the fore in the 19th century. Joseph Lobdell was born Lucy Ann Lobdell in Westerlo, Albany County, NY in
Trans History: Part 1
by Evelyn Bailey The history of transgender stretches back to the beginning of time, in all parts of the globe — the Far East, the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Africa, the Greek and Roman Empires, Europe and the Americas,
Trans* 101
by Evelyn Bailey Over the next several months Shoulders to Stand On will look at the history of Transgender people. Transgender is a blanket term used to describe all people who are not cisgender. And what you may ask is
History Corner: July 1974
by Evelyn Bailey Published in the July 1974 issue of The Empty Closet: Gay Pride Week Parade To Central Park pg.1 Gay Elected to ACLU Board pg.1 Bachelor Forum’s Auction Nets $539 for Gay Alliance pg.1 Youth Charged in City
History Corner: June 1974
by Evelyn Bailey Published in the June 1974 issue of The Empty Closet GAGV Pres Talks with Head of Police Tact Unit pg. 1 Mugging of Gays pg. 1 Barbara Gittings to Speak at People’s Banquet pg. 1 Rochestarian Selected
Video Documents Gay Community History that Was Hidden for Years
From Jim Memmott's Remarkable Rochester column in the June 4, 2014 Democrat and Chronicle: "History loves the talkers, the writers, the braggers. They leave traces of themselves, clues to their contributions. "But what of the people who, for reasons beyond
Empire State Pride Agenda Recognizes Evelyn Bailey
On Saturday, May 17, 2014 Evelyn Bailey, long time community activist, and the Executive Producer of the Shoulders To Stand On Documentary: A History of the Rochester LGBT Community was honored for her many years of service to the Rochester
History Corner: May 1974
by Evelyn Bailey The Empty Closet, May 1974 HIGHLIGHTS FROM CALENDAR OF EVENTS:MON 6 MAY: COUNSELING WORKSHOP. For assigned office staff only.SUN 12 MAY: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION AND GAY RIGHTS. Ted Evans, President of the Genesee Valley Chapter of