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Justice, Inc.

Justice, Inc. traces its beginnings to Indianapolis’ failure to celebrate Gay Pride Week in 1980. Many cities have celebrated Gay… Read More »Justice, Inc.

LifeJourney Church

LifeJourney Church

LifeJourney Church–originally known as Jesus Metropolitan Community Church–was founded in 1990 as a trailblazing church of refuge for LGBTQ Christians.… Read More »LifeJourney Church

Nurse Safe Sexx

Nurse Safe Sexx

In the late fall of 1985, Nurse Safe Sexx, created by Bag Lady Kenn King, appeared for the first time… Read More »Nurse Safe Sexx

Ron Spencer

(Nov. 18, 1946-Sept. 14, 2020). Ron Spencer was an important figure in the development of theater in Indianapolis in the… Read More »Ron Spencer

Trinity Haven

Trinity Haven is Indiana’s first residential facility and host-home program to focus on the needs of Indiana’s LGBTQ+ young people… Read More »Trinity Haven

(Dec. 6, 1971-Apr. 8, 1990). Ryan White, a middle school student living near Kokomo, Indiana, contracted HIV (Human Immunodeficieny Virus)… Read More »Ryan White

The Works/The New Works News

The Works/The New Works News

One of Indianapolis’ most prolific gay magazines, The Works provided the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community with gay-specific news and entertainment. First… Read More »The Works/The New Works News

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