Author: Amanda Ayer
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Hamilton’s Only Gay Bar: An Exploration of the Loss of LGBTQ2SIA+ Spaces in the Steel City
Amanda Ayer and Kellie McCutcheon From 1969-1989, there were very few areas in Hamilton where the gay and lesbian community could safely and comfortably meet and socialize with each other. Having a space to gather is incredibly important as spaces “allow 2SLGBTQ+ people to meet one another, form connections, and build community” (3). Not to…