Notices by LGBTQIA+ Archives (archivelgbt@mstdn.social)

In the 1950s, Eisenhower’s K1C2 strategy targeted Korea, Communism, and Corruption—justifying mass firings to purge Roosevelt & Truman hires seen as too liberal. Under McCarthy’s influence, thousands were fired, including #lgbtq federal employees in the Lavender Scare. 🧵

#OTD in 1924 the Daily Worker reported on Magnus Hirschfeld's Institute for Sexual Research. It was founded in 1919, but the coverage reflected growing awareness internationally. It was more than a medical center-- it was a safe haven for #lgbtq people, a hub for birth control access, and a center for gender research.

🚨 Help us save history before it's gone! 💾

LGBTQ+ history is at risk. Materials are being erased, resources removed, and stories lost. That’s why we’re preserving queer history—but we need your help. If you have:

📰 Old LGBTQ+ newspapers, flyers, or zines
📸 Photos from past Pride marches, protests, or events
🎟️ Event posters, programs, or memorabilia
📄 Copies of government research or records

Send them our way!

#lgbtq #queerhistory

💚 It’s Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! 💚

Romance? Cool for some. Not required for everyone.

The aromantic spectrum (aro-spec) includes people who experience little, no, or rare romantic attraction—and that’s completely valid! 💚 Some aro-spec identities include grayromantic, demiromantic, and lithromantic (fancy words, awesome people).

Love comes in many forms—friendship, community, passion, self-love—and aro-spec folks are out here thriving! 🌟

#ASAW #arospec #aropride