2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in New York State. Standing at the center of this historic moment, Rochester has much to celebrate! Join us as our community comes together …
March Is Women’s History Month
by Evelyn Bailey Shoulders To Stand On is proud to recognize the women who were Vicki Cup Honorees and Past Presidents (or Co-Presidents) of the Gay Alliance. Vicki Cup Awards were begun by Arnie Pegish in 1979 in honor of
Women’s History – The Early 1970s
by Evelyn Bailey A friend of mine, Tilda Hunting, is trying to downsize. In her efforts to accomplish this, she has boxed up a number of books on lesbianism, homosexuality, and the feminist women’s movement. In this collection that she
Women Play a Critical Role in Rochester’s Gay History, 1971 – 1972
by Evelyn Bailey During 1971 – 1972 there were several Rochester women who made history by speaking openly about their sexual orientation. This was during a time when the American Psychiatric Association identified homosexuality as a diagnosable mental disorder in