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  Lesbian Nation, March 21, 197[?]

  A recording of Judy Grahn who briefly discusses publishing and two independent presses run by women, the Women’s Press Collective & Mama’s Press in the California bay area. The majority of airtime is dedicated to Grahn’s reading of works from the aforementioned presses. She reads chapter 17 from Sharon Isabel’s autobiographical novel “Yesterday’s Lessons” as well as poetry from “Lesbians Speak Out” & poems of Susan Griffin.

  Tags Butch and Femme, California, Families, Fathers, Feminism, Lesbian Writer, Mental Health, Motorcycles, Poetry, Publications, Suicide, Women's Liberation Movement
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  Gay Pride Parade New York City, 1993 (Part 1)

  This clip shows archival footage of the New York City Gay Pride Parade on June 27, 1993. This particular parade represented the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It was also taking place at an apex for the movement against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, banning out gay people from military service. Participating groups include the Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps, the Lesbian Avengers, the Women's Action Coalition, the Gay Veterans Association, and the Lesbian Herstory Archives. Also seen marching is politician Ruth Messinger and comedian/performer Lea DeLaria.

  Tags Anna Maria Simo, Colorado Boycott, Gay Pride, Gay Pride Celebrations, Linda Chapman, Mary Patierno, Motorcycles, New York City Lesbians & Gays, Parents of Lesbians and Gays, Politics, Ruth Messinger