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A Short Retelling of Atlanta s Long But Radical Queer History
There’s a reason why the city is known as the LGBTQ+ capital of the South. May 12 2021 4:11 PM EDT
I have called Atlanta home my entire life. While the city is an epicenter of culture and is known for many great things, including our delicious lemon pepper wings, one thing I’m most proud of is our rich history in social justice. Not only has Atlanta been the cradle of the Civil Rights movement, birthing a four-decades long streak of Black mayors, but the city itself has earned its reputation as the LGBTQ+ capital of the South.