Queer Clicks: June 21, 2017 | Google Donates $1 Million To Preserve The History Of The Stonewall Riots, Let’s Remember Why Gay Pride Still Matters, & Other News

Google Donates $1 Million To Preserve The History Of The Stonewall Riots

“Google has pledged $1 million to record an oral history of anyone who was involved in the Stonewall riots, one of the most important moments in the modern fight for LGBT rights.

The project will feature interviews with people who were on the front lines during the summer of 1969 in an effort to ensure that the history is preserved and that future generations will not forget where we came from.” New Now Next

Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times

Let’s Remember Why Gay Pride Still Matters

“Re “Is Pride Still for Queer People Like Me?,” by Krista Burton (Sunday Review, June 18): I invite Ms. Burton and others to attend Pride in a small city and to be reminded why Pride still matters.

My partner of 13 years and wife of almost 10 years and I attended Pride in Lansing, Mich., on Saturday. Our marriage was recognized in Michigan only after the 2015 Obergefell ruling, even though we were married in California in 2008 right before Proposition 8 passed.” NYTimes

Ken Doll Gets A Makeover With New Body Types, Skin Tones And Hairstyles

“Last year, Mattel gave Barbie a long overdue makeover with three new body types and a variety of skin colors and hairstyles. Now the toy company is announcing another move toward inclusiveness with “new and diverse” Ken dolls.

On Tuesday, Barbie expanded its ‘Fashionistas’ line with 15 new Ken dolls, featuring three body types ― “slim,” “broad” and “original” ― as well as seven skin tones, eight hair colors and nine hair styles (like the man bun, cornrows and more).” HuffPost

Steve Grand Got Fully Naked For The SF Version Of Broadway Bares

“San Francisco has its own Broadway Bares which, like the NYC production, took place on Sunday night.

Singer-songwriter Steve Grand was a special guest and took it all off. Check out Grand whipping off his jock and other sexy (work-unfriendly) videos.” Towleroad

Hooking Up In Havana: A peek Inside Cuba’s Growing Grindr Scene

“Luis Gallo is a radio producer, artist, and journalist based in Bogotá and New York. He recently traveled to Cuba. In a fascinating new article published by Slate, he talks about cruising, or more specifically “Grindr-ing,” in the capital city of Havana.

“Most of the cruising in Havana still goes on at nightclubs, public parks, and the Malecón,” Gallo writes.” Queerty