On June 24, 1973, an arsonist attacked a gay bar called The UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thirty-two people died and more than a dozen others were injured. Saadia and Asad share the story and the attack's legacy.
SOURCE MATERIALS:
New Orleans Historical
History Channel
Time
Louisiana State Legislature
WBUR
NYPL
Mississippi Center For Investigative Reporting
CrimeReads - Tinderbox
Lambda Literary - Tinderbox
4WWL - August 8, 2022
4WWL - June 24, 2023
WDSU News - 50 Years Later
WDSU News - Told From A New Perspective
ABC News Documentary - Prejudice & Pride
Department Of Justice - Hate Crime Laws
64 Parishes - LGBTQ+ Rights Movement In Louisiana
Human Rights Campaign - Hate Crimes Timeline
Money Geek - 10 LGBTQ+ Charities And Nonprofits To Donate To
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Money Geek - 10 LGBTQ+ Charities And Nonprofits To Donate To
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