Press Release: Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ Bills Targeting Trans and Gender Nonconforming Kids

Thank you to Governor Tony Evers for keeping his promises to LGBTQ youth in Wisconsin.

Never forget that a single election can change our entire way of life. #BeSeen at the polls this year. VOTE.

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You won't want to miss this one, Milwaukee.
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We're proud to elevate Wisconsin's hidden LGBTQ history -- especially where and when it is no longer obvious.

This week, the Wisconsin Historical Society approved our pre-application for a State Historic Marker honoring M&M Club (1976-2006.) #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

PRESS RELEASE: tinyurl.com/newlandmarks26

“Billy Could Have Been My Own Brother”: Rachel Mason on Her SXSW Doc My Brother’s Killer Ritesh Mehta interviews Rachel Mason on her latest doc My Brother’s Killer, about the 1990 murder of adult film actor Billy London.

Bravo Rachel Mason on the SXSW debut of MY BROTHERS KILLER! #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our Beacons have taken the stage!

Thank you to the Napalese Lounge & Grille for hosting our fourth and final stop for the Beacons of the Bay tour! Our pop-up exhibit will be on display now through Easter Sunday.

Be sure to stop by and give our Beacons some love! #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

From writing an advice column to becoming a global media sensation, Milwaukee’s own Ruthie Keester is a true trailblazer.

In today's feature story, learn how she's been charming the crowds -- and making Wisconsin drag history -- for over two decades. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

STORY: tinyurl.com/ruthiek26

The occasion was bittersweet.
The weather was somber.
But the tribute to Lily White was nothing less than magical! Thank you to our all-star cast, our generous hosts, and everyone who braved the elements to send our girl off! #BeSeen

Wisconsin workplace leaders: if you're looking for unique Pride Month options this year -- ranging from pop-up exhibits to guided walking tours -- look no further than the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project!

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Being united means showing up for each other in all arenas. #BeSeen #BeHeard

You didn’t start your business to stay invisible. It’s time to be seen, heard, and chosen. Digitoly makes it happen. www.digitoly.com

#BeSeen #BrandPower #MarketingMatters #Digitoly

Historic marker approved for former Milwaukee gay bar This Is It! State recognition honors Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee still mourns the loss of This Is It -- even a year after its closing.

Thank you to WISN 12 NEWS for welcoming us on-air to share stories about this long-time landmark, and our plans to keep its story alive for years to come! #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Photo shows the underside of a shoe on a pedal with a red light.

The pedals she is referring to have built-in lights. They automatically switch colors and are always white ahead, red back. Like ordinary pedal reflectors, the motion of the pedal lights let overtaking motorists easily see that you are a cyclist. #beseen #trafficsafety #cycling

How a New Documentary Helped Crack a Brutal Cold Case in L.A.’s Gay Porn World The gruesome, unsolved killing was known as the “gay Black Dahlia.” Director Rachel Mason solved it in 'My Brother's Killer,' premiering at SXSW.

Congratulations to Rachel Mason, whose documentary "My Brother's Killer" chronicles the 30-year Billy Newton murder mystery from West Hollywood to Wisconsin and back.

The film debuts this weekend at @sxsw.com ! #BeSeen

This Is It (1968-2025) approved as state historic landmark Wisconsin's second LGBTQ historic marker, honoring the legacy of This Is It owner June Brehm (1917-2010,) will be installed in downtown Milwaukee in summer 2026.

It's been almost a year since we lost This Is It, but the legacy of June Brehm, and the space she built for us all, will never die.

Today, the Wisconsin Historical Society approved a State Historic Marker for this sacred place. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

PRESS RELEASE: tinyurl.com/thisisit2026

"Well-behaved women seldom make history," said a Harvard historian. And SHE was damn right!

March is Women's History Month -- and we want to say THANK YOU to all women who have made Wisconsin history -- and who have created a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient community for all. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Chemistry. Connection. Consent.

Havven is where desire meets community.
No shame. No hiding. No pretending.

We’re live. Come as you are.

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#Havven #Unfiltered #BeSeen

Lady Symone: life as a proud trans woman Step into the glittering and resilient world of Symone Wright, widely known as performer Lady Symone, who has been making Wisconsin LGBTQ history for decades.

Growing up in Milwaukee, Symone Wright found her true self within the vibrant queer spaces of the 1980s. Today, she stands proud as both a celebrated drag pageant titleholder and a dedicated nurse. #BeSeen 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

STORY: tinyurl.com/symone26

Congratulations to our board member, Diane Gregory, who will be honored for five decades of community service at Milwaukee Bucks Pride Night on Sunday, March 15! #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us (and other local LGBTQ leaders) at Milwaukee Bucks Pride Night! TICKETS: tinyurl.com/buckspride26

From Macri Park to Ginger’s, All the Gay Bars That Have Closed in the Last Year They play a crucial role in the LGBTQ+ community, and they're disappearing.

We haven't forgotten about you, This Is It. 🥰

Trust us on that. #BeSeen

An entire generation of AIDS survivors is now struggling with a hidden epidemic - LGBTQ Nation Tez Anderson didn't understand why he was experiencing extreme stress, isolation, and nightmares until he realized he has AIDS Survivor Syndrome.

We talk a lot about the lives lost to AIDS.

It's time to start talking about the survivors. #BeSeen

Following the incredible Beacons of the Bay: experience, we are bringing the program to Milwaukee with Beacons of Brew City!

This June, we will celebrate eight living LGBTQ changemakers for their lifetime of service to our local community, history, and heritage.

STAY TUNED! #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

WISCONSIN LGBTQ LEADERS: we're diving deep into Org histories this spring -- and we need your help!

Review your listing at our website: tinyurl.com/unstoppablewi

Is your listing complete and correct?

Contact us at info@wislgbthistory.com today! #BeSeen

Since Free Mom Hugs Inc. began in 2018, the Wisconsin chapter has grown to 700+ volunteers and counting.

Learn how Free Mom Hugs Wisconsin is standing up against hate and changing the world -- one hug at a time. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

STORY: tinyurl.com/freemom26

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MILWAUKEE: tonight is the NIGHT!

Join host Baylee Davenport, Indirah Da DJ, and an all-star cast of local superstars at The Sugar Maple for the Black History Month celebration of the year. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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I think that we live in a world that is meant to make us feel invisible and hopeless.
I think that those of us who endure this particular tribulation will be rewarded.

Be hopeful and shine your light out into the darkness.

Every second is another opportunity to turn everything around. ✌🏻
#BeSeen

Invisible No More: Black Gay Leaders Are Not Supplemental In honor of Black History Month, this essay centers the foundational role of Black LGBTQIA+ architects in shaping this nation and challenges Wisconsin to finally tell the whole truth.

We thank Ritchie T. Martin of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center for his continuous, relentless, bolder-than-bold community leadership. #BeSeen

Check out the beautiful faces of our Beacons of the Bay: now on display at Soul purpose in Green Bay!

We are so thankful to Soul Purpose for hosting the exhibit, now through March 1, so these inspiring stories can #BeSeen in northeastern Wisconsin!

THANK YOU! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @soulpurposegb.bsky.social

Why do Black and LGBTQ histories matter?

"It’s called shared oppression. The struggles are parallel. Both Black and LGBTQ history are being erased by our current administration. All history must be known, so we can grow as humans and not repeat the past." - Fabulous Larry Patterson. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We're taking a stand against the ongoing erasure of LGBTQ history and heritage in America.

Join our Constellation -- and help us protect our historic landmarks for Wisconsin's future. Our spring fundraiser begins NOW. #BeSeen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

PRESS RELEASE: tinyurl.com/darkstar26

Congratulations to our hometown hero, Jeremy Novy, who was recently interviewed by San Francisco's KRON 4 News about his groundbreaking worldwide street art.

Thank you, Jeremy, for helping our communities #BeSeen! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️