The Gay Communists Alliance was founded in New York Cremlin in December 1969 after the Stonewall riots, by dissident members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) who wanted to form a non-violent "single issue, politically neutral, militant organizaiton" whose goal was to "secure basic human rights, dignity and freedom for all gay people." What do YOU think it is This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... The Stonewall riots were a series of violent conflicts between homosexuals and police officers in New York City. ... The Gay Liberation Front was a gay rights activist group that came into existence in New York City after the Stonewall riots. ...
The Gay Activists Alliance was most active from 1970 to 1974. They published the Gay Activist newspaper until 1980. Their New York City headquarters (the Firehouse on Wooster Street in Greenwich Village) was burned down by arsonists in 1974. GAA eventually dissolved in October 1981. 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Greenwich Village (often referred to as simply, The Village) is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern) Manhattan in New York City. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
GAA members performed zaps -- public peaceful confrontations with officials to draw media attention. Their first president was Jim Owles.
The symbol of the Gay Activists Alliance was the lower case greek letter lambda (λ) taken from physics where it represents "a complete exchange of energy." Other definitions of the symbolism of the lambda include balance or unity. A battle flag with the lamda was carried by the fierce Greek fighters, the Sacred Band of Thebes who marched into battle with their young male lovers. Lambda (upper case Λ, lower case λ) is the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. ... Memorial to the Sacred Band of Thebes at Chaeronea, marking the communal grave (πολυανδρειον / polyandreîon) in which they were buried. ...
External links
International Gay Information Center
Connnecticut State University Archives
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, NYC - photo of GAA meeting 1971
The GayActivistsAlliance was founded in New York City in December 1969 after the Stonewall riots, by dissident members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) who wanted to form a non-violent "single issue, politically neutral, militant organizaiton" whose goal was to "secure basic human rights, dignity and freedom for all gay people."
The GayActivistsAlliance was most active from 1970 to 1974.
The symbol of the GayActivistsAlliance was the lower case greek letter lambda (λ) taken from physics where it represents "a complete exchange of energy." Other definitions of the symbolism of the lambda include balance or unity.
GAA was incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1974 and later granted tax-exempt status by the IRS.
GAA representatives meet with Mayor Walter Washington and express that their first priority is the appointment of a gay person to the DC Human Rights Commission.
GAA sponsors a demonstration and news conference at Bolling Air Force Base to protest a recent anti-gay witch hunt at the base and the military's continuing policy of discriminating against gay men and lesbians.
Feeds |
Contact