![]() ![]() ![]() The Stonewall riots in 1969, when New York City police arrested 13 people at a gay bar and a melee and fire ensued, brought the discrimination and fear gay people faced to national attention.Īs rights campaigns in the late 20th century prompted compassion for America’s LGBTQ+ community, gay men and women began to feel more comfortable in public spaces outside the bar scene, said Rick Karlin, a Fort Lauderdale resident who is writing a book on South Florida’s gay bars. (Rhonda Vanover/Contributor)īefore Prohibition and even through World War II, Smith said most gay bars were well-kept secrets, with fear of police raids a constant stress. This 2007 file photo shows Rosie’s Bar & Grill in Wilton Manors, where regulars are seen enjoying drinks before dinner.
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