Welcome back to Q4Q! In this episode, local Maryland historian and librarian, Ben Egerman, steps behind the mic to flip through the pages of Charm City’s historic gay papers. Listen as we weave through a glimpse of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ history—where you can dance the night away at The Hippo, enjoy a “unique and wonderful evening” in Fells Point, and play cards with a guilt-ridden pinochle player. You won’t be disappointed!
Find Ben on Instagram @mdhistory.gay, and learn a little bit about Maryland’s queer history in cheeky little zines. And if you want to meet this celeb in person, join us Thursday, June 5th, at 7PM in ClubCar for the next release party. All proceeds go to the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition @transrightsmd.
Sources:
- HistoryPin
- History Pin - LGBTQ+ Maryland
- Baltimore’s LGBTQ Heritage website
- Half a Century Ago, The Hippo Became a Haven for the Local LGBTQ Community
- Club Hippo | Explore Baltimore Heritage
- All You Need to Know About Penis Piercings: A Complete Guide
- Baltimore Gay paper, June 15, 1990
We read Ads from:
- Baltimore Gay Paper - 4 Nov 1988
- Baltimore Gay Paper - 5 May 1989
- Baltimore Gay Paper - 15 Sept 1989
- Baltimore Gay paper - 15 June 1990
- Baltimore Alternative - Nov 1990 (Ben’s find)
- Baltimore Gay Paper - 2 Feb 1990 (Ben’s find)
- Poem- Baltimore Gay Paper - May 1987
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