Fact of the day: In 1989, in the United Kingdom, the establishment of the Stonewall gay rights lobbying group was founded, which was dedicated to making a difference in the LGBTQ+ community. Stonewall Library was founded 16 years before this, in Hollywood, FL! 🏳️🌈💛🌊✨
#SNMAL
It is no surprise that Stonewall award recipient,
@zandermoricz
, is in the news challenging the failed leadership of Sarasota Public Schools. He speaks truthfully and makes us ever more confident that the future is in good hands.
Photo Credit: J.R. Davis
#StonewallMuseum
Looking to make a mark in LGBTQ+ history? Donate your books and archival materials to us!
Check out this guide for more information. All are welcome to donate, and we especially encourage queer and trans* people of color to contribute to our collection!
Mark your calendars! Join us as we host
@bjoewolf
a survivor and acclaimed advocate for LGBTQ+ civil rights and gun-safety reform. Be a part of his conversation about his new memoir, 'A Place For Us,' on Tuesday, 7/25 at 6:30pm! Watch Here!👉
@equalityfl
Check out our segment that aired on
@CBSMiami
. Step back in time and experience history firsthand! 🏳️🌈✨ Visit our Stonewall Inn Stonewall exhibit this pride month! Don't miss the re-enactment on June 29th!
👉
#StonewallExhibit
#PrideMonth
#StonewallInn
Thursday, September 21st! It's going to be a night of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories at the Back to the Drive Celebration with
@theebillyporter
. 🕺💫 Get Tickets NOW👉
Memberships 👉
@visitlauderdale
We have lots of programming coming up to celebrate Women's History Month! Join us this Thursday evening for a screening of I Can't Think Straight (2008) or this Saturday night for "Pillow Talk: A Discussion about Sex, Sexuality, and Alternative Lifestyles by and for Women" 👭🏾
Relive history at our 'Stonewall "INN" Stonewall' exhibit! 🌈✨ Visit us from June 1st to Sept 30th. Don’t miss the June 29th reenactment with Kristen Lovell as Marsha P. Johnson. Admission to the exhibit is free!
#Pride2024
#LGBTQHistory
#FortLauderdale
#SunSentinel
🌈 Exciting News! We're working on a partnership with
@Planting_Peace
to create a new Stonewall National Museum outpost at The Rainbow House in Topeka, Kansas! This space will feature exhibits and a small library, offering educational and cultural experiences for all. Stay tuned!
🌈 Let's turn up the music, dance the night away, and make a difference together at the Back to the Drive Celebration with
@theebillyporter
! Join us on September 21st for an unforgettable evening! 💃🎶 Get Tickets NOW👉
Discover the resilience and strength of the human spirit with
@bjoewolf
, survivor of the Pulse nightclub attack and LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Tune in Tuesday 7/25 & discuss his memoir, 'A Place For Us’.
#BrandonJWolf
#APlaceForUs
Watch Here!👉
@equalityfl
55 Days to Stonewall Uprising 55. Explore the recreated “Stonewall “INN” Stonewall“ Exhibition, opening June 1, 2024 and make history on Saturday, June 29th for the historic reenactment of the Stonewall Uprising.
For more information 👉
Celebrating a night of courage, music, and change with the one and only
@theebillyporter
! 🌟 Stand with us in the heart of Wilton Manors, FL, as history and culture will unite with music and dance. Thursday, Sep. 21st at 6pm! 🏳️🌈 Get Your Tickets NOW! 👉
Pride is our time to shine a light on our history & culture. It is when everyone seeking equality carries a little bit of Stonewall in their heart.” Said Exec Dir
@rkesten
in his op-eds in
@MiamiHerald
for Pride 2022, 2023 & 2024. Visit our exhibit & join our reenactment on 6/29
This Monday, July 31st at 8:00am PT Mark S. King will be on The Blunt Podcast With Vic on KPFK 90.7FM 🎙️🗓️ Make sure to mark your calendars for September 22nd where Mark S. King and others join for a panel discussion about King's new book "My Fabulous Disease" at SNMAL! Share!🌟
Explore the diverse spectrum of LGBTQ+ history and culture at our highly anticipated Gala on February 24th, featured on ! Join us as we honor our past, celebrate our community's resilience, and envision a more inclusive future. 🌈 👉
Last night at
@CunySLU
: A night to remember! 🌈 An inspiring event honoring the iconic Laverne Cox, unveiled as the 16th LGBTQIA+ historic trailblazer by Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library. There are Things to Do and heroes to celebrate!
PHOTO CREDIT: Zoey Tess
In a community as vibrant, creative, and [engaged in activism] as this one, the flag will continue to evolve,"
@rkesten
, Exec. Dir. of the Stonewall Museum, tells
@NatGeo
. Full article: "How the Rainbow Flag Became a Symbol of the LGBTQIA+ Community"
Get ready, Big Apple! 🍎 Our 'Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes' & 'Never Silent' Exhibitions are hitting
@CityCollegeNY
4/26 - 5/7. Join us as we honor those making a difference & witness history speak volumes firsthand! Register for reception on 5/7
📚 Join us on Friday, September 22 at 6:30pm for a captivating panel discussion featuring Mark S. King, the author of 'My Fabulous Disease.' 🏳️🌈 Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the Chronicles of a Gay Survivor. RSVP: Monique
@stonewall
-museum.org
Celebrating diversity & inclusivity this Pride Month with the SNMAL traveling exhibit “Transcending Gender Bodies & Lives” in Miami. Robert Kesten, our Executive Director, shared his inspiring words. Thank you to the
@lgbtqia_mdc
&
@MayorDaniella
for an impactful event.
Join us for the inspiring journey of filmmaker Chris Stanley on our 'A Conversation With' series, Nov 14th at 6:30pm EST! 🌟 Chris shares his story of resilience, growth, and a commitment to unity! Register Here 👉
Memberships 👉
Join us on the opening night of the Miami OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 🏳️🌈!! Discount code available in bio (or paste link 👉 ) Check out the Fairyland synopsis here 👇
#OUTshineFilm
❗ Attention LGBTQIA+ peeps in Miami!! ❗Grab a PRIDE cocktail from the Matador Bar ALL ARPIL to help support Stonewall!
For each PRIDE cocktail sold, The Miami EDITION will make a donation to SNMAL! Drink up :) 🍹🌈
#SNMAL
#pride
#gayflorida
#gaypride
#lgbtpride
#matadorbar
2d
Empowering the next generation at SNMAL! 🌈 Excited for the
@univmiami
of Miami's student mural presentation – join us Tomorrow 11/16 for refreshments, conversation, and a celebration of fostering the leaders of tomorrow. RSPV Today 👉
Join us on a poetic journey with Richard Blanco as we delve into 'Homeland of My Body.' A conversation that transcends borders and explores the essence of home, identity, and art. 📚✨
Register here 👉
Membership 👉
#RichardBlanco
We're highlighting women's stories all month here at SNMAL! Come by Thursday evening for a screening of Pariah, a powerful coming-of-age story about a Black teenage lesbian named Alike living in modern-day Brooklyn. As usual, popcorn is provided 🍿
#SNMAmovienights
#lgbtqmovies
NYC, the time is almost here! Swing by City College of New York and experience our 'Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes' and 'Never Silent' Exhibitions April 26th - May 7th, and dive into history and progress! 🏳️🌈
Register for the reception on May 7th 👉
Thrilled to announce
@zandermoricz
as our special guest at our Annual Gala on February 24th! 🎉 his inspiring advocacy & dedication to LGBTQ+ rights make him a true beacon of hope for future generations.
Get your tickets now 👉
"A Conversation with Brandon Wolf" Is happening Tuesday, July 25th 📚✨
@rkesten
will speak with
@bjoewolf
on his latest book “A Place For Us’." Join us at 6:30PM (EDT) for this free virtual interview on Zoom or Facebook live! Register here 👉
Reflecting on an unforgettable evening at our 2024 Gala: From honoring swim legend Diana Nyad to rallying for LGBTQIA+ rights, it was a night of inspiration, empowerment, & unwavering support. Together, we celebrate our history and champion our future. 🏳️🌈 Photo Credit: J.R. Davis
Join us on October 30, 2023, at 3:00 pm at The Eagle, Wilton Manors, for a historic announcement! 🌈 SNMAL and the GayBarchives Project are excited to announce a groundbreaking new 'Raising the Bars' initiative related to the documentation and preservation of our LGBTQ+ history.
6/29/24 we celebrated the Stonewall Uprising with a powerful reenactment. From 1969 tunes to the portrayal of Marsha P. Johnson by Kristen Lovell & more. It was a reminder of our progress. See the highlights & join us in celebrating 55 yrs of the Stonewall Uprising & resilience
TODAY! We're honored to host Mark S. King for a panel discussion about his powerful new book, 'My Fabulous Disease.' Don't miss this chance to gain perspective and understanding. 📖✨ RSVP monique
@stonewall
-museum.org
Memberships 👉
@MyFabDisease
Exciting news! Join us virtually for the SNEP Symposium 2024 as we live stream the sessions directly to you. 🌈
Webinar Links:
Session 1:
Session 2-B:
Session 7-A:
Session 11-B:
🌟 Discover the magic of art at the ArT LoVe GaLLerY ArT eXpo! 🎨 Join us tonight, March 22 from 6-8:30pm at ArtServe Gallery for an unforgettable evening filled with creativity and inspiration. RSVP now at Monique
@stonewall
-museum.org. Admission is FREE! Don���t miss out!
National Coming Out Day is almost here! This week we have representation from Montana, Colorado, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Maine, Illinois, Georgia, New Mexico, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, and even Switzerland!!!
Save the date! SNMA is hosting a special Donuts and Conversation event next Saturday that will feature LGBTQ+ Kenyans currently in crisis. Show your support for their fight for liberation! You can join in person or via Zoom (link in bio). (1/3)
Celebrate 55 years of the Stonewall Uprising with us! 🌈 Join us for the "Stonewall ‘INN’ Stonewall" exhibit opening June 1st! Don’t miss the powerful Uprising re-enactment on June 29th! Learn more 👉
#StonewallInn
#Pride2024
#LGBTQHistory
#Stonewall
Arts and culture are the lifeline of our communities, and cutting funding sends a harmful message. Hear Robert Kesten, our executive director, discuss the impact of these devastating cuts in his latest interview with the Associated Press.
Full article 👉
Archive Spotlight!🗃️📚🔦Viewpoint, October 1965 by the Florida Mattachine Society The Mattachine Society (first named the Mattachine Foundation) started in Los Angeles in 1950 as a secret organization whose leadership remained anonymous, known only as “the Fifth Order.” (1/4)
Tomorrow night is our Women's Oral History screening event! Follow us on Instagram (
@stonewallarchive
) for a sneak peek from trans activist Rajee Narinesingh aka
@RAJEEACTRESS
!! 🙌🏽
Be sure to RSVP- drinks and snacks will be provided! More info in the link in our bio
Join us next month for a screening of the documentary A Run For More, the story of Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe AKA the first openly transgender elected official in Texas! Register in person or via Zoom to watch from home ✨
#arunformore
#transgender
#trans
#transrightsarehumaanrights
Want to learn more about anti-homosexuality laws in Kenya? Join us on the 16th for a screening of the 2018 film Rafiki, which focuses on the story of two queer women living in Kenya. Note: this film is currently banned in Kenya!
We hope to see you there ✊🏽 (2/3)
Tonight! Come hang out and chat about music, Beyonce, or whatever else is on your mind. This space is for queer and trans people of color in the community of all ages. Hope to see you there! ✊🏽
#qtpoc
#queerandtranspeopleofcolor
#bipoc
#snmaqtpoc
This week for Circle of Pride we’re highlighting our West Coast Submissions! Don’t see your logo or know a good candidate? Feel free to register with the link in our bio!
Archive Spotlight! 🗃️📚🔦 The Space, Vol. 1
#1
, June 1989 (published by Vexation Press, NY)
This self-published chapbook contains numerous poems by Donald Woods (1957-1992), a black gay poet who graduated from the Parsons School of Design and studied Art (1/4)
Where the QTPOC in Ft. Lauderdale? We're looking for you!
Join us next Wednesday to talk about music, Beyonce's Renaissance, and anything else on your mind! This is a safe space for all queer and trans people of color.
Email miranda
@stonewall
-museum.org for questions!
🎨 Join us for a night of artistic celebration at the ArT LoVe GaLLerY ArT eXpo! 🌈 Dive into a world of creativity at ArtServe Gallery on March 22 from 6-8:30pm. Don't miss out! RSVP to Monique
@stonewall
-museum.org. It's a FREE EVENT you won't want to miss!
#ArtExpo
Indulge in delicious donuts and engaging conversations at our event tomorrow, Saturday, July 1st, at 11:30am 🍩✨ And guess what? We have a surprise special guest joining us! 🎉 Come join the fun and be part of an unforgettable experience!
#DonutsAndConversation
#SpreadTheWord
Join us as we honor trailblazers & champions of change at our Gala on 2/24! From the courage of Diana Nyad to the leadership of Stacy Ritter, & more! Let’s come together to support our community and celebrate progress. 🏳️⚧️🌈
Get your tickets now 👉
Exciting News! 🏳️🌈 We're thrilled to announce that we are receiving a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment. This support fuels our mission to preserve and share LGBTQ+ history. Thank you, NEA! Read full article here
@NEAarts
#NationalEndowment
#Grant
Take a sneak peek at folk singer Tret Fure's oral history! Want to see more? Join us this upcoming Wednesday for a screening of four oral histories by women in our community!
The screening will be at SNMA from 6-8PM on March 15th. RSVP with link in bio!
#tretfure
#womensmusic
Looking to share LGBTQ+ history and culture in your space? Our traveling exhibitions are high quality and feature documents from SNMA's archive. Find more info with the link in our bio!
This month, we're bringing the spirit of Woodstock to life. 🎸🌈🌼 Join us for a screening of 'Taking Woodstock' this Thursday, June 22nd, at 6PM at Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library. Light refreshments Included! 🎥❤️ Spread the word by sharing!
#WoodstockMovieNight
Calling all QTPOC in the Ft. Lauderdale area- we want to meet you!
SNMA's new discussion group aims to provide a safe space for Queer and Trans People of Color to relax, have a snack, and talk about whatever's going on in your life. We hope to see you there! ✊🏽
Black History Month is almost over! 💔 Come celebrate Black voices one more time at our Thursday evening screening of Moonlight. As always, it's FREE and popcorn will be provided.
Stay tuned for our Women's History Month movie schedule!
Stonewall’s 2024 gala was infused with energy and passion as our community celebrated progress, honoring our history, and embracing a future filled with hope and equality. 🏳️🌈✨ Join us next year for our 2025 Gala!
PHOTO CREDIT: J.R. Davis
#StonewallGala
#Pride
#JRDavis
#Pridemonth
is around the corner & we’re putting together a special exhibition here at
#SNMAL
🌈 Join us for the opening of Pride in the Face a Prejudice on Sunday, May 21st! Light refreshments and a curatorial talk by
@rkesten
will be provided!
#prideinthefaceofprejudice
#SNMAL
📣 CALLING ALL EDUCATORS 📣 - the Stonewall National Education Project symposium is NEXT WEEK! Tickets are discounted for all Florida residents (register with link in the bio). Join teachers and administrators from around the country (1/2)
Last call for anyone who'd like to meet the Majoyas this Sunday! We are so excited to welcome these talented authors and discuss their latest book, Uncertain Fruit: A Memoir of Infertility, Loss, and Love. Join in person or through Zoom!
#snma
#stonewalllibrary
#readqueerbooks
✨ Get ready for a night of insight and inspiration! Join us on September 22 at 6:30pm for a special panel discussion featuring the incredible Mark S. King and his new book 'My Fabulous Disease.' 🏳️🌈 RSVP today to secure your spot monique
@stonewall
-museum.org