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Queer History Boston (formerly The History Project) is an independent not-for-profit organization that documents, preserves, and shares the history of Boston's LGBTQ+ communities.

Meet the panel: Chastity Bowick-HardgersOn Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Bost...
10/23/2026

Meet the panel: Chastity Bowick-Hardgers

On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r History Boston’s flagship event for LGBTQ+ History Month. We want to fill the Boston Public Library’s largest auditorium with people to celebrate Black trans lives as they are here, with us, with stories to share.

We will hear from a panel of Black trans activists, movers, shakers, and makers: Justice Roe Williams, Rev. Louis J. Mitchell, Teasha Purdy, and Chastity Bowick-Hardgers; Moderated by Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine

Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston
Thurs, October 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm ET
BPL Central Library in Copley Square
Rabb Hall — Boylston Building, Lower Level
700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

Save your seat today!

Meet the panel: Teasha PurdyOn Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r Hi...
10/21/2026

Meet the panel: Teasha Purdy

On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r History Boston’s flagship event for LGBTQ+ History Month. We want to fill the Boston Public Library’s largest auditorium with people to celebrate Black trans lives as they are here, with us, with stories to share.

We will hear from a panel of Black trans activists, movers, shakers, and makers: Justice Roe Williams, Rev. Louis J. Mitchell, Teasha Purdy, and Chastity Bowick-Hardgers; Moderated by Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine

Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston
Thurs, October 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm ET
BPL Central Library in Copley Square
Rabb Hall — Boylston Building, Lower Level
700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

Save your seat today!

Meet Chuck…Chuck, Bad Attitude Vol. 7, No. 2, 1991 Were you there? Have a story to share? Drop a comment below or email ...
10/21/2026

Meet Chuck…

Chuck, Bad Attitude Vol. 7, No. 2, 1991

Were you there? Have a story to share? Drop a comment below or email us at info@q***rhistoryboston.org!

Meet the panel: Rev. Louis J. Mitchell On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Bosto...
10/20/2026

Meet the panel: Rev. Louis J. Mitchell

On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r History Boston’s flagship event for LGBTQ+ History Month. We want to fill the Boston Public Library’s largest auditorium with people to celebrate Black trans lives as they are here, with us, with stories to share.

We will hear from a panel of Black trans activists, movers, shakers, and makers: Justice Roe Williams, Rev. Louis J. Mitchell, Teasha Purdy, and Chastity Bowick-Hardgers; Moderated by Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine

Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston
Thurs, October 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm ET
BPL Central Library in Copley Square
Rabb Hall — Boylston Building, Lower Level
700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

Save your seat today!

Each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) honors and remembers transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives ...
10/20/2026

Each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) honors and remembers transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives were taken by anti-trans violence.

The 27th Annual Boston Transgender Day of Remembrance Committee is seeking dedicated volunteers to support this year’s programming:

📆 Community Care Day: Sunday, November 15th, 2026 | 10am–5pm | The Pryde Community Center

📆 Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil + Community Dinner: Friday, November 20th, 2026 | 7:30pm - 11pm | Calderwood Pavilion/BCA Cyclorama

If you are interested and available to support, scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to sign up!

Meet the panel: ~coach justice!On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r...
10/19/2026

Meet the panel: ~coach justice!

On Thursday, October 29, we’re gathering for Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston, Q***r History Boston’s flagship event for LGBTQ+ History Month. We want to fill the Boston Public Library’s largest auditorium with people to celebrate Black trans lives as they are here, with us, with stories to share.

We will hear from a panel of Black trans activists, movers, shakers, and makers: Justice Roe Williams, Rev. Louis J. Mitchell, Teasha Purdy, and Chastity Bowick-Hardgers; Moderated by Tre’Andre Carmel Valentine

Oral History Live: Black Trans Boston
Thurs, October 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm ET
BPL Central Library in Copley Square
Rabb Hall — Boylston Building, Lower Level
700 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

Save your seat today!

Boston Pride, 1971Were you there? Have a story to share? Drop a comment below or email us at info@q***rhistoryboston.org...
10/19/2026

Boston Pride, 1971

Were you there? Have a story to share? Drop a comment below or email us at info@q***rhistoryboston.org!

Thank you ArtsEmerson for featuring our A-Z of Boston Drag Exhibit at Bark of Millions! We’re honored to share space and...
10/16/2026

Thank you ArtsEmerson for featuring our A-Z of Boston Drag Exhibit at Bark of Millions! We’re honored to share space and ideas with such a brilliant show that is itself an archive of q***r history around the world in the form of song!

Check out the show this weekend! And the exhibit while you’re there ;)

Your first gift can turn twice the slay!Never given to Q***r History Boston? Now’s your moment!The Lenny Zakim Fund is m...
10/15/2026

Your first gift can turn twice the slay!

Never given to Q***r History Boston? Now’s your moment!

The Lenny Zakim Fund is matching every first-time gift 1:1, up to $2,500. Give $25, we get $50. Give $100, we get $200. Your gift helps us document, preserve, and share our community’s stories, and right now it goes twice as far. 🏳️‍🌈

The match runs until we hit $2,500, so don’t wait. Tap the link in our bio to make your first gift! ✨

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