Being Gay During Prohibition

The video explores the vibrant LGBTQ+ culture in the 1920s, focusing on New York City's drag balls and nightlife. It highlights the community's resilience and creativity despite societal repression. The narrative traces the evolution of LGBTQ+ identity and the eventual crackdown leading to the Stonewall riots. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding both the oppression and the agency of marginalized groups throughout history.

How did LGBTQ+ individuals organize against oppression during the early 20th century?

What role did LGBTQ+ celebrities play in shaping the culture of the time?

What changes occurred in societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals from the 1920s to the 1960s?