James Brown (Replica “I’m Black and I’m Proud” Shirt) Color:Black and performers mingled freely—often with

and performers mingled freely—often with a healthy dose of camp

Donny’s Place was a rite of passage

it offered a home for connection and celebration at a time when queer spaces were few and far between

the “Vermine Fasciste” poster is one of the most striking images to come out of the Atelier Populaire

and weekend escape for queer travelers from Philly and New York

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