In 1967, undercover cops raided a New Year’s Eve party at the Black Cat Tavern in Silver Lake, arresting gay patrons. Neighborhood activists then gathered for a gay rights demonstration at the bar. The 50th anniversary of the protest is Saturday.
Remembering the Black Cat protest for gay rights, 50 years later
Credits
Guests:
Alexei Romanoff - Protester,
Daniel Hedding - The Blank Theatre
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney,
Anna Scott,
Jolie Myers,
Christian Bordal,
Amy Ta,
Michell Eloy