Invisible Hate

The UpStairs Lounge Arson Attack

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On June 24, 1973, an arsonist attacked a gay bar called The UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thirty-two people died and more than a dozen others were injured. Saadia and Asad share the story and the attack's legacy.

SOURCE MATERIALS:

  • New Orleans Historical 
  • History Channel 
  • Time 
  • Louisiana State Legislature 
  • WBUR 
  • NYPL 
  • Mississippi Center For Investigative Reporting 
  • CrimeReads - Tinderbox 
  • Lambda Literary - Tinderbox 
  • 4WWL - August 8, 2022 
  • 4WWL - June 24, 2023 
  • WDSU News - 50 Years Later 
  • WDSU News - Told From A New Perspective 
  • ABC News Documentary - Prejudice & Pride 
  • Department Of Justice - Hate Crime Laws
  • 64 Parishes - LGBTQ+ Rights Movement In Louisiana 
  • Human Rights Campaign - Hate Crimes Timeline 
  • Money Geek - 10 LGBTQ+ Charities And Nonprofits To Donate To 


    HOW YOU CAN HELP:

    Money Geek - 10 LGBTQ+ Charities And Nonprofits To Donate To 


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