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Lesbian Icons of the Village

This Pride Month, we celebrate the legacies of some of our neighborhood’s most notable lesbian figures. From poets to activists to politicians, the impact of these multifaceted individuals continues to be felt in the Village, New York, and the world. To learn more about many of these icons, as well as many other queer and […]

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Eve Adams in Greenwich Village

In 1925, a Jewish-Polish immigrant named Eve Adams opened a tearoom at 129 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. The spot quickly became a gathering place for artists, poets, activists, and, most notably, members of the lesbian community. An outspoken lesbian and activist herself, Eve undoubtedly changed the course of queer culture and history in our […]

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