1970s News Clips On Gay Rights

[@brianarbenz7206]

I was 12 that year and remember how the heterosexual majority, even many liberals regarded the Gay Rights cause as some sort of freak show. Gay was considered a choice, and part of the "way out" landscape of big city life. It took courageous people like these to overcome the repression and the pejoratives. I am so grateful for what was done.

[@ApothecaryGrant]

I was 2 . I remember nothing of this time so old reels like this help me see a world I was not part of .

[@lhart99]

It is a choice. No different than choosing chicken or beef. There's no scientific proof backing that it isn't a choice. No legitimate person give a shit about it though.

[@rain73ful]

These people were warriors! They're the reason why gay marriages legal today! I love them!

[@samasoku]

+MarioDeSanta97 youre 18, better shut up kid and think about what youre saying

[@samasoku]

MarioDeSanta97 no. its not. go to school. goodbye kid.

[@jetohu8559]

Ha! You funny. Get out much?

[@edselo9264]

MarioDeSanta97 but you're still watching aren't you!?

[@global001]

So true, I came out on the 80's these were the forefathers. The barton is passed for generation to generation.

[@biff481]

We've come a long way! These men and women were so brave...and I'm so thankful! 👬

[@jetohu8559]

I'm grateful to live in a time in the U.S.A. where I have lived through this part of our social history. I grew up in the 70's and 80's, dated a lot in the 90's, began a committed relationship beginning in 2000 and married this amazing person in 2015 when it became legally recognized. Thanks to all of those men and women who spoke out for gay and lesbian rights in America in the past. So grateful.

[@eugenekozma2697]

Good for you.glad for your success in finding true love.

[@dariusanderton3760]

its freaky to think that someone who was 30 years old in these videos would now be 75 years old.

[@lisagoodin2959]

very few lived into even moderately older years

[@wannababrit]

Yes, in a way it is, but I'm one of those and it happens before you know it. Worst thing is you are still 17 inside but going on 63 (even if you look 33). Turn 40 and no one looks at you anymore.

[@Old-USRefugee]

Tell me about it!

[@jimd8292]

We lost so many. We lost so our history. So may gay and bi men

[@ApothecaryGrant]

If they made it out of 1982 alive

[@Kennedy-yv8id]

Them: “Being gay is a choice!!” Me: *picks up the phone* “Yes, where can I apply to be a homosexual??”

[@M60gunner1971]

At the ramrod bitch

[@bigdeeshow]

M60gunner1971 Bro she’s like 12? Being homophobic is one thing but simply attacking this girl for making a meme makes u look psychotic ASF.

[@richlisola1]

M60gunner1971 reach around and see if your lil firing pin can reach up your own illness hole 🕳. Homey

[@Earth098]

Now even the Marriege is legal.How far we have progressed!!!!!! We should always give credit to those who worked hard in the past to make it a reality. Our next challenge is to break gay stereotypes

[@darrenpat182]

our next challenge is to fight shallow promiscuous behaviour and the disregard for monogamy as the norm, how on earth we got marriage so fast is beyond me

[@darrenpat182]

@Suicidal Vet because human beings are still very primitive and simple, driven by selfish gratification and no depth. We need to mature

[@darrenpat182]

@Suicidal Vet actually yes, men in general are oversexed, but our society is still very socially immature, very immature.

[@edbenti5007]

Give credit to the very brave gay white men who were the real pioneers of the modern gay rights movement. They organized the first pride parade in 1970 and endured jeers, insults and violence, the loss of employment, arrest. They are all gone, society's power has shifted. All the LGBTQ people stand on the shoulders of giants.

[@hermit7903]

@@edbenti5007 Your comment is extremely racist and Euro-centric. Have you not heard of two spirited-berdache people in Native America? White racists came over and made them illegal by race and sexual orientation in the first place!! And you brag about gay white men undoing that centuries later? I bet you sleep well at night....

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Much appreciation of these courageous, pioneering men and women so those of us who came after can have an easier go of it.

[@Joshua-fr1xp]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@eugenekozma2697]

That's true.

[@johndemilio7276]

thanks so much for putting all this together and making it available. If i were still teaching, i would definitely be using it in my history classes.

[@ericfraize9325]

As one who grew up during these times, I have to balk at today's LGBT community who worry over cupcakes and flowers when I had people waiting to beat me up after school. I was sexually harassed by police, rejected by my family, threatened to be run off the road on the highway, and someone even tried to kill me. So, again, forgive me if I chuckle at today's self centered queens who "don't remember when". Additionally, with the advent of technology like "Grindr", we have become something horrible and debase. I would love to get a group of gay youth from 18 to 30 yrs old and force them to watch this and the other films you have here. Millions of LGBT people today don't even remember when AIDS first came out and the countless friends and loved ones I and others lost. Sorry. I could rant on but I will end it here. Thank you for the videos.

[@1911beauty]

Sir, you must teach them their history. If you don't they will repeat the ignorance..... You are absolutely correct!

[@michaelmcconnell3294]

I couldn't agree more. I was 17 in '82 and found out about 'gay cancer' from an story in Blueboy magazine. I lost people really close to me from AIDS. They are whining over bullshit today. I know people who were gay bashed on their way out of a gay bar. I remember when 4 high school students murdered a gay man and serve no time, paid no fine and were not given probation. What they whine about today is an unfunny joke.

[@paulanthonyhoeflich8988]

Eric, you trailblazer ,!!!!! Thank you.

[@robindelancy7097]

Eric Fraize 👍👍👍

[@iixstarshinexiixoxo1778]

Eric Fraize Thanks for the enlightening words, my dear friend. As one who is LGBT during these times, part of my thought process on this is that it’s hip to be lgbt. Some people lie about their identity to fit in, but you shouldn’t lie about who you are. Also, it’s really awkward when people ask me three times a day what pronouns I should be called. Unless I was non-binary, I couldn’t care less.

[@michaelmcconnell3294]

I remember my first gay march in 1983. I loved it. I finally felt home. I knew I was gay in 1975 when I was 11. My first gay group to hang out with was in 1982. Been totally out since.

[@eugeniasyro7315]

Whoop tee do. Who gives a fuck?

[@BJN1253]

@@eugeniasyro7315 Nobody asked you to give a fuck. He was just describing his experience as a gay man. Why dont you get off this video

[@eugenekozma2697]

Thank you for sharing.lovely to hear you are happy.

[@cBearTV-]

Imagine if we could go back in time and tell the homophobic interviewers that gay marriage would one day be legal, and equality had made big strides... Oh how great it would be to have a time machine to tell them, and even more importantly to thank all LGBT who campaigned so very hard for equality, still away to go, with homophobia still being a big issue, but things have changed thanks to the very brave people who fought for they're and our rights. To all who marched and spoke, and openly came out to raise awareness, at a time where doing so was dangerous.... I say thank you from the bottom of my heart, the world is a far better place because of you ❤️💛💜💙💚

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@justschr]

Watching Anita try and act gracefully and then breaking down moments later was the best part of this video for me.

[@stanleycade6883]

But the one that did throw the pie probably suffered with AIDS and died a long suffering death ,and is suffering now ,

[@justschr]

@@stanleycade6883 Sure Jan.

[@kathyl2312]

@@stanleycade6883 lol he is alive and he is somewhat of a folk hero among our friend group. (I've not met him but he is a friend of a friend.)

[@fr7455]

Anita Bryant and Florida are basically happening all over again with Ron Desantis. The more things change...

[@shieldsup2076]

Why did they ever think that it was logical to call homosexuality a lifestyle?

[@akhilaramesh6138]

It was when people weren't aware jeez it was the 70's relax dude.

[@shieldsup2076]

MarioDeSanta97 A sexual orientation isn't a lifestyle. A lifestyle is luxurious, minimal, poor or rich etc. You could be living a country lifestyle, or a city lifestyle. Two people of different sexual orientations can have the same lifestyle.

[@shieldsup2076]

***** I wasn't aware that I didn't comment in an unrelaxed manner. I was just pointing out the obvious.

[@akhilaramesh6138]

***** yeah so was i cool

[@shieldsup2076]

***** What is less obvious is why back then people conflated a lifestyle with a sexual orientation. It's a very odd linguistic mistake to make. W/e

[@ThirdOfJune4444]

The movie "Milk" brought me here. I bought it last week, and it was an eye-opener. Brought me to tears. Those people were the true pioneers. Wish I could shake their hands.

[@RobbieBackpacking]

300 people arrested? Wow these people were really brave for being true to themselves.

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@agtovetro7876]

This part (41:27) is very touching... I hope this woman has had a good life.

[@stewland1]

The struggle seemed nearly impossible I grew up in a small rural community back in the late 60’s and 70’s. Only thing I ever heard about gay people was negative and derogatory.

[@RbnHrtzll]

Gay hippies really knew how to boogie down! I love the footage of LGBTQ history captured as it happened.

[@M60gunner1971]

Fuck you

[@thejupiter2574]

@@M60gunner1971 no bitch, fuck you

[@M60gunner1971]

@Sassy The Sasquatch lol little homosexual

[@aaronmichaels3031]

Fuck, these videos are so full of hatred...be safe everyone, rise you head and be good to each other.

[@erickgabriellimadacosta182]

Same here

[@stewland1]

And to think this was the narrative two decades ago. Dark ages, isolation and outcasts. Coming together and coming out was the best for all. Bless those brave souls who bravely worked to improve our lot in life.

[@doctorjames7454]

The pie in the face to Anita Bryant is my favorite part.

[@rentslave]

I don't give a damn what gays do.I just want the right to be able to bet on sports outside of Oy Vegas.

[@peterpaul231]

They should show this in schools.

[@zombiezombie632]

Peter Paul is

[@baddvibez8702]

Peter Paul never

As a warning to children to see how the slide into societal collapse happens. I agree.

[@erickgabriellimadacosta182]

@@baddvibez8702 is for many problems to the kids and parents

[@ZX-zw3ge]

42:32 She was asking for it. She should know how that feels since that's how we gay got treated back then.

[@biff481]

"Well at least it's a fruit pie" It's more delicious than the hate Anita served up. What terrible woman! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@baddvibez8702]

Jay Bee there was no hate in the woman

[@carol3646]

BADVIBEZ Ωθ she compared gay ppl to murderers.just bc she was talking in a calm voice doesn't mean she was being hateful.

[@Ryzanify44]

What does the reporter remark at 1:38? Sounded like he was utterly surprised that

[@cnacma]

See. These pride parades were about love and rights. Why do the pride parades today have to be giant sex parties. I’m 29 and I’ve only gone to one pride parade because I’m not the sex party type, it makes me uncomfortable. It shouldn’t have to be like that.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

@@M60gunner1971 ...You're a sad and pathetic closet case or you wouldn't even be here.

[@M60gunner1971]

@@user-mj8nf2vp7q you're a great, great man simply because...and you know why.

[@cayetanotirado5907]

I'm confused, this video is from 1970? or Does it include clips from later years? Jimmy Carter is mentioned several times but he was president from 1977 to 1980. Anita Bryant, the controversial country singer against gay rights came to light in 1977.

[@vanillabearcomet90]

It says 1970s* this includes the whole decade ☺️

[@Old-USRefugee]

It unfortunately ends around 1976 there is much left out.

[@JokieXWilsonArt]

If you turned off your monitor and just listened, it could actually be shocking, depending on your imagination and how dirty your mind is. LMAO!!!

[@rottweilertom]

This is soooo awesome!!! Great job

[@kafkaseyebrows]

7:59 whoa he's gorgeous also thank you so much for sharing this history with us. i'm a part of the community myself and it's incredible to see how brave those who came before us were

[@cnacma]

He looks like Jesus

[@clubberlang589]

I think you need to get help

[@aparrie7998]

Jesus is black you dumb ass

[@xtradelite903]

“Gays have changed the scenery, except for the sun and the sea.” I couldn’t have said it better.

I came out in 1975 at the age of 2O when it was neither safe nor easy nor profitable.💙

[@briancordova1299]

This was when I was a kid with a secret...and filled with fear and self loathing.

[@Plathianloner]

Same here

[@quadencaroline3368]

And now they do the same to transgender youth, who live with the same burden of fear and self loathing and shame and isolation. This must be stopped too.

[@ApothecaryGrant]

They say " Gay " like its an arrangement of letters never seen before lol

[@mabelsue123]

We’ve come so far but still ways to go.

[@nonamej1591]

@Sam 93 Conversion Theropy is still legal in most of US, that needs to be stopped.

[@2thezaza]

46 years later and still illegal and killed in my country

[@everettduncan7543]

What country?

[@M60gunner1971]

Rightfully so Zen

[@Fairiris1]

Look how clean and fabulous those gay prides were. No gays shaking there asses in things at every corner and overdoing it. Just nice and festive. There was REAL pride

[@GroovyteenofFlowerpower]

I love LGBT 🏳️‍🌈🌈👬👭😊

[@devinpeirce7152]

Marcus zepeda are you ?

[@M60gunner1971]

Marcus you love Satan

[@nokocchi1983]

when anita got pied!!! 🙌🏻

[@jimd8292]

You deal with homophobes by making them look ridiculous

[@eugenekozma2697]

@@jimd8292 I agree.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

42:29 ...Father, we want to thank you. 🙄🙄🙄🤭😆😅😂🤣😂😅😆🤭

[@itsaaronlolz]

at least it was a fruit pie 😂😂😂

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

@@itsaaronlolz 👍🏽💯😆

[@IStillLoveLucy111]

I miss these times and I wasn't even born then.

[@eugenekozma2697]

It sure was a fascinating time.

[@ApothecaryGrant]

It did nothing to elevate the homosexual out of the basement of hetero peoples opinion for grown men to be servicing each other in parking lots or parks . It kept me closeted longer to hear so many vocal gay activist insist that its part of being gay to do such things . I wanted nothing to do with any such association . I eventually got over it and considered the future if more of us did not say aloud that Yes , I am gay and No , I do not agree with that in particular .

[@aimee2014]

The ones who's always got negative opinions are the ones who's not sure of what they want to be

[@BrooklynLeadership]

42:22 Take the feelings right there...and well everyone should empathize for every human being. Discrimination feels like that, being hit with a pie in the face on front of cameras, at your high point in life, then forgiving the person who did it. End all discrimination, don't make big business off of the backs of the oppressed.

[@aimee2014]

If folks would stay in they're lane and worry about what's going on in they're back yard this world would a lot better place to live. Who cares if two women or two men have love for each other. No body has the right to stop love. It's not a crime and it doesn't affect my life. Made respect for these beautiful people who just want be loved and live life

[@eugenekozma2697]

I agree.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

...Anita has a gay son.

[@ApothecaryGrant]

Jeez , these nimrods never once stopped to recall that momentous life changing decision to be straight ? Cuz if they had they would have gone blank

[@chrissystewart6268]

How did the LGBT rights begin in the 1970s, who is Dan White, who is Harvey Milk & George Mascone? I never heard of them I wasn't born in the 1970s.

[@bradberwick]

Where's the sound?

[@SuchIsLifeVideos]

Brad David There was intro music but I got a copyright claim & the audio on the entire video was muted. I had to reupload this with the beginning song removed. It was "Don't Rain On My Parade".

[@bradberwick]

Good on you! Thanks.

[@SuchIsLifeVideos]

Brad David :)

[@shawn0md]

SuchIsLifeVideos Thank you so much for coming back to this video and editing it to fix the copyright issue so we can finally hear the sound.

[@SuchIsLifeVideos]

+shawn0md You're very welcome.

[@jasonlee8497]

Satan never sleeps....He'll take as long as it takes.....vile, nasty sin.

[@M60gunner1971]

Indeed

[@bigdeeshow]

Jason Lee ! Ok 40 year old incel.

[@jasonlee8497]

@@bigdeeshow insults!.....predictable.....no debate, no comment, just insults.....haha!

[@bigdeeshow]

Jason Lee ! Just giving u a reality check dude, u look ugly asf and who tf uses a digital camera to take selfies? That’s like the most boomer thing I’ve ever seen 😂 but seriously I’m not about to debate with someone who bases their logic on a 2k year old mythical book.

[@jasonlee8497]

@@bigdeeshow reality?.....i do my own thing....it is impossible for you to bother me....i'm sure all you can do is insult.....thats what happens when a person has nofhing else....

[@that_pac123]

XD That disclaimer tho.

[@3506Dodge]

Is he implying that some parents want their children to see heterosexual 'behavior"?

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

I really like that instrumental song they're dancing to! ...Anyone know the name of it?

[@joejoe9435]

50:28 i wonder if he ever came out

[@jlbaker2000]

"Unequivocably". LoL

[@ApothecaryGrant]

I remember the family across the street from mine had a live in " Aunt " that lived the Mom and two boys , that rode dirt bikes . I was in my thirties before it hit me she was no Aunt and I then knew why Mom was divorced .

[@griff404]

fast-forward to 2023 we have a war on pronouns. good old days when people were actually fighting for something reasonable.

[@bilbobaggins9451]

Homosexuality is still persecuted here in America. G@y marriage can be taken away at a moments notice. It isn't just trans people.

[@eugenekozma2697]

Fun and fascinating to look at.

[@sherryblatt4459]

I do not remember the term "gay" in the 70's

[@octavianapanait1918]

Who were the barbarian..that women who said her opinion peacefully or that man who throws with that creme in the face of that poor women..

[@acrosticacrosti]

The man with the pie caused no physical harm. Bryant was the smooth face of a collective which functionally encouraged sometimes fatal violence against an entire community. Who was the barbarian?

[@lukea977]

this is incredible. Lol. Just incredible.

[@martinalbert1910]

why can't people just be themselves?

[@aubreywilliam9048]

Martin Mcgill they are

[@aubreywilliam9048]

Martin Mcgill they are. That's why they're gay.

[@BJN1253]

They are being themselves. That's why they were coming out and fighting for their rights

[@michaelmiller8339]

15:20 😳thats my name!!

[@bradberwick]

Never mind. Sorry.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

🎶Reach Out Of The Darkness...🎵🎵

[@abbynormal7036]

Good documentary of the downfall of America.

[@aubreywilliam9048]

Abby Normal it didn't happen dude

[@skylergetsahaircut]

"abby normal" making a snide comment about people who are abnormal.

[@rocantenrocanten4150]

welcome to russia..... come and see how gay people live here...

[@bilbobaggins9451]

I agree, America is on the decline. But that is 100% because people live paycheck to paycheck, can't afford food, can't afford healthcare. Rent is too d@mn high as well. There are a billion and one things wrong with America and it IS on the decline, for sure. But none of it has to do with two consenting adults making love. Don't be ridiculous.

[@lakeleymagnolia2401]

+Sure Deal, thanks for the correction.

[@Votedjt2024]

Milk best movie i really owned it

[@samuelgatling4635]

No sound!

[@milos.8131]

Love that fruit 🥧!

[@SteveLittleLivesHere]

42:07 Money shot!

[@octavianapanait1918]

Why you were'nt happy like hetero It you were married and more serioussley..You have a child..how can you have a child If you were'nt happy in your relationship because you wanted"something else"..I don't understand..the nature decided that only hetero make children..hm, hm..

[@milart12]

Wow, both Diane Feinstein and Jerry Brown still involved in politics, although I guess Brown is retiring for good

[@samuelgatling4635]

Oops ,there it is SOUND!

[@rocantenrocanten4150]

великая страна... не без проблем но общий уровень гораздо лучше.

[@zzendawgie]

they were really creating something! its so sad how much we have assimilated

[@Applecider-Poetry]

and blah blah blah............and so on..............

[@wucash5672]

>This happens just at the time MDA starts being used in such dances ITS MDA AND MDMA IN THE WATER TURNING THE MEN GAY.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Bs

[@lakeleymagnolia2401]

+Marko Antonio, hahahahaha! so long gay. You just told me everything I needed to know. Farewell black matter, haha haha haha haha!

[@lakeleymagnolia2401]

+Marko Antonio, what madness is this?I am beset by a human gnat. I'm not interested in your kind: when I am interested in the insect variety, of intelligence I'll get in touch with you!

[@cool_beans]

Lol

[@octavianapanait1918]

They've gone too, too far..

[@goddessmodel]

rockefeller?!?!

[@janedoh2625]

Oh, to have lived during the Golden Age of the '70s! Quaaludes, cocaine, disco, & all the sex you could handle. Of course the bill came due in the '80s, but for a while it must've been magical :D

[@jimd8292]

I wish bisexuals weren’t stuck in the same position gays where in the seventies and eighties

[@lakeleymagnolia2401]

Ha!Ha!Ha!

[@baddvibez8702]

Marko Antonio you're right, there shouldn't be an issue for homosexuality being legal. In fact homosexual rights could be legal for all nations. A long as they stay persecuted, we're all good.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

It's ok to come out of the closet.....just stay in the house!