From the lavender scare to the APA’s reclassification of homosexuality, to the Georgia election workers determined to be defamed by Donald Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani, take a look at historical progressive and intersectional events on December 15. It’s This Day in History, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Adam Peters in Davenport and Cody Smith in Des Moines WERE Democrats primarying Democrats and examples of the “David Hogg effect” hitting Iowa. Smith’s incumbent opponent, Ruth Ann Gaines, has since announced she will retire rather than seek re-election.
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Benazir Bhutto becomes the first-ever Muslim women elected to office, Marian Anderson is honored by the Kennedy Center, major league umpire Dale Scott “comes out,” and more. It’s This Day in History for December 2, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Out Sports Quad Cities, the nonprofit LGBTQ+ sports league that drew the interest of hundreds and the actual play of dozens, vows to continue despite a leadership fallout enacted largely through social media.
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Ernie Davis becomes the first Black Heisman Trophy winner, Native American Heritage Day is created, the last of the Silent Sentinel suffragettes are freed, and more. It’s This Day in History for November 28, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Pardon my PSA; I am feeling very frustrated! I keep seeing screenshots of outrageous statements floating around… the kind that instantly spike your blood pressure and make you want to hit “share” without thinking. But here’s the thing …
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Learn about two early slaves who defied or made use of the system, the historically bipartisan and inclusive National Women’s Conference in 1977, Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on bribery and fraud charges, and more. It’s This Day in History for November 21.
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Learn about the good news about transgender safety and acceptance — and the two dozen events happening throughout Illinois, Iowa, and nearby states to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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Learn about two pivotal moments in women’s pursuit of voting rights, plus the Jonestown Massacre and its cult killing of more than 900, and supermodel Gia Carangi’s tragic yet impactful death. It’s part of This Day in History for Nov. 18, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Learn about the day the NOH8 campaign against bullying began, Janet Collins broke the race barrier at the Met, America’s first anti-slavery party formed, and more. It’s November 13 in History, compiled by MainStream MultiMedia.
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