Henry Giardina, Author at The Pride LA

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GAY LA: The Fate of Damron Address Book?

July 14, 2019 Henry Giardina

Before AIDS, Airbnb and Grindr changed the face of gay life forever, there were limited ways of finding your people,...

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GAY LA: Their Name Still Spells “Lesbian”

May 29, 2019 Henry Giardina

When SCWU, or Southern California Women for Understanding, started up in 1976, it quickly became the largest lesbian society in...

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The Revolution Will Be Televised

May 27, 2019 Henry Giardina

For the first time ever, the L.A. Pride parade will air on live television. When the first Los Angeles Pride...

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GAY L.A. – Long Beach’s Central Place in Queer L.A. History

May 11, 2019 Henry Giardina

From an era-defining raid to a gentrification hotspot, a breakdown of Long Beach’s part in the movement. Long Beach’s queer...

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GAY L.A. – A Fond Farewell to Daddy Issues

May 5, 2019 Henry Giardina

If you’re one of the many glittery L.A. queers who loves shaking a be-thonged ass for the camera, you may...

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GAY L.A. – Who Is Rick Castro?

April 28, 2019 Henry Giardina

A great ‘80s fetish artist gets his dues. If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time pondering the...

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GAY LA: When Lesbian Visibility Was an L.A. Specialty

April 9, 2019 Henry Giardina

In 2017, West Hollywood’s Plummer Park hosted an exhibit titled Lesbians to Watch Out For: ’90s Queer L.A. Activism. On...

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Hollywood’s First Out Gay Star Was So Much More

March 31, 2019 Henry Giardina

In the 1920s and 30s, William Haines refused to play by society’s rules. In the studio system of the silent...

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In 30 Years, GLAAD Has Come a Long Way

March 21, 2019 Henry Giardina

The 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are coming to L.A. on March 28. Rich Ferraro has been working with GLAAD for...

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The Most Anticipated Films Out of the HUMP! Festival

March 7, 2019 Henry Giardina

Dan Savage’s short-form porn fest celebrates its 14th year. Everyone has their own special relationship to porn. Some adore it....

Author: Henry Giardina

GAY LA: The Fate of Damron Address Book?

GAY LA: Their Name Still Spells “Lesbian”

The Revolution Will Be Televised

GAY L.A. – Long Beach’s Central Place in Queer L.A. History

GAY L.A. – A Fond Farewell to Daddy Issues

GAY L.A. – Who Is Rick Castro?

GAY LA: When Lesbian Visibility Was an L.A. Specialty

Hollywood’s First Out Gay Star Was So Much More

In 30 Years, GLAAD Has Come a Long Way

The Most Anticipated Films Out of the HUMP! Festival

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