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* January, 30th - The Liquer and Cannabis Control board issues a [https://lcb.wa.gov/pressreleases/media_reports_and_concerns_from_lgbtq_community?fbclid=IwAR2ENlbIu-HJmZKiHT8eOpPUeG5Rst-OmsKtWQZ_j255XMze40R-ZMAQR2Y statement on the "raid" of Seattle area LGBTQIA+ venues] where some patrons were charged with "lewd conduct". | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:50, 31 January 2024
The home for archives from the State of Washington in the USA.
LGBTQIA+ History in Washington
Early Statehood (1890s-1900s)
Local History
Current Events
2024
- January, 30th - The Liquer and Cannabis Control board issues a statement on the "raid" of Seattle area LGBTQIA+ venues where some patrons were charged with "lewd conduct".
2019
June
- June 2019 - In Renton, Washington the Renton LGBTQIA Community is formed to combat discrimination and host an annual Pride event.
- June 19th, 2019 - In Renton, Washington at United Christian Church of Renton, a Pride display of several doors painted in the colors of the rainbow with writing "God's Doors Are Open To All" was vandalized four times throughout the month, and on this day was the target of arson and explosives which prompted an FBI investigation.
- June 27th, 2019 - In Renton, Washington a combined coalition of extremists including Atomwaffen Division, Patriot Front, Proud Boys, Three Percent ("III%") and others targeted a Drag Queen Story Hour event taking place at Fairwood Library.
2021
November
- Carmen Rivera is elected as Renton's first openly-queer city councilmember.
- Dave Upthegrove is re-elected to a third term as King County councilmember, ran as an openly-gay candidate in his first term for county council.
External Resources
- Seattle Public Library, LGBTQ Community Resources
