I have to confess I know very little about Paul Parker, other than seeing his name in the gay clubs playlists during the 1980s. It’s not hard to see from this (rather strange) video why he was popular on the … Continue reading →
The Long Yang club was established in London in 1983 in response to the absence of a safe and supportive social space for LGBT Asians and their friends. The group was named after Lord Long Yang – a gay character … Continue reading →
For as long as I can remember – and long before I even thought of myself as gay – I’ve heard tales about how people signal their sexual preferences. In my ‘pre-gay’ life these were very mild; for example, wearing … Continue reading →
The Sydney Gay Rights Embassy was part of a law reform campaign that was given additional impetus following repeated police raids on gay venues during 1983. On 6th September, protestors set up a caravan – replete with various banners – … Continue reading →
“Men in Frocks is the book on modern drag. Its stunning photo studies show the amazing variety of styles that parade themselves today. In a collage of interviews, the drag queens speak for themselves, from unknown street people through to … Continue reading →