APPENDIX: ANNOTATED CHRONOLOGY, 1969-2009
Bloomington LGBT History Chronology 1969-2009
The following chronology was compiled by students conducting research in Bloomington newspapers. Almost all citations are drawn from the Indiana Daily Student (IDS), though some are from the Arbutus (Indiana University yearbook), the Bloomington Herald-Times, and a few other miscellaneous sources. Some years are more fully researched than others. Some citations are incomplete. Overall, however, this chronology provides a valuable resource for future research, and offers a substantially complete record of how LGBT issues have been covered in the university-community press over the past 40 years.
[Remaining Years Need to Be Properly Formatted]
March 24, 2006 ~ Bloomington hosts the 15th annual Miss Gay IU. Skybetter, Rachel. 2006. 15th annual Miss Gay IU Friday night. Indiana Daily Student, March 24, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). June , 2006 ~ IU receives $8.9 million for AIDS work Teibloom, Zack. 2006. IU receives $8.9 million for AIDS work. Indiana Daily Student, June 8, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 20009). October 25, 2006 ~ A GLBT panel spoke to IU students about the past and present progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done in dealing with GLBT issues. Kir, Tom. 2006. GLBT panel speaks about tolerance, discrimination issues. Indiana Daily Student, October 25, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). October 27, 2006 ~ Bloomington hosts 23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ingram, Paige. 2006. 23rd annual Miss Gay Bloomington Friday. Indiana Daily Student, October 27, City and State. http://www.idsnews.com. (accessed December 3, 2009). October 27, 2006 ~ The Gender Studies Department hosts a guest lecturer who discusses her gender ambiguity with IU students. Hackleman, Mal. 2006. Bearded lady challenges norms; takes pride in her facial hair. Indiana Daily Student, October 27, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 4, 2009). December 4, 2006 ~ Christopher Fisher, a research coordinator for the sex health research working group, hosted the first Latexhibition to promote safer sex through the transfer of knowledge, art displays, and distribution of condoms. Ingram, Paige. 2006. Artists’ works raise safe sex awareness. Indiana Daily Student, December 4, Arts. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009). December 5, 2006 ~ The GLBT Alumni Association celebrated their 10th anniversary with a reception at the Virgil T. Devault Alumni Center. Mitchell, Whitney. 2006. GLBT Alumni Association marks 10th anniversary. Indiana Daily Student, December 5, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed December 3, 2009).
2007
February 8, 2007
~ Local gay animal lovers upset because they are unable to be a part of the Catholic Ocean Conservation Society
Dugdale, Colin. 2007. Gays can’t adopt whales. Indiana Daily Student, February 8,
Commentary. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
February 8, 2007
~Single stall restrooms on campus changed their signs from male or female to gender neutral
Cutter, Chip. 2007. Restrooms for everybody. Indiana Daily Student, February 8, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
February 2007
~State Rep Greg Porter authored original legislation that would have punished someone who committed the offense (fag etched into a student’s door the previous year) if they knowingly selected the victim because of their color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex.
Amato, Sara. 2007. New hate crime bill likely to reignite debate. Indiana Daily Student,
February, Features. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
March 5, 2007
~ Collins coffeehouse plays host to bisexuality talk
Merta, Chelsea. 2007. Collins Coffeehouse plays host to bisexuality talk. Indiana Daily Student,
March 5, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
October 9, 2007
~22nd annual Bloomington Eroticon. All kinds of people gather at Jake’s Nightclub to embrace their fetishes and celebrate sexual education and safety.
Low, Grace. 2007. Embrace your kink. Indiana Daily Student, October 9, Commentary. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 8, 2007
~Collins celebrates 7 days of sex by watching Kinsey and discussing gay, lesbian, and heterosexual relationships
Malagon, Elvia. 2007. Collins celebrates seven days of sex. Indiana Daily Student, November 8,
Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 19, 2007
~ Read hosts a panel of drag queen guest speakers
Indiana Daily Student. 2007. Drag queens speak to students about their lives as performers,
November 19, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 27, 2007
~ IU gets $60 million grant for AIDS program
Merta, Chelsea. 2007. IU gets $60M grant for AIDS program. Indiana Daily Student, November
27, Campus. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
November 29, 2007
~Porter tells IDS he plans to reintroduce the bill in December
Amato, Sara. 2007. New hate crime bill likely to reignite debate. Indiana Daily Student,
November 29, Features. http://www.idsnews.com (accessed September 5, 2009).
2008
1/08 Rachael’s Café opens its doors on the southeast corner of Third and Lincoln streets. Schalk, Zach. “Beyond the Beverage.” Indiana Daily Student. February 20, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=59344 (accessed September 3, 2009) 1/24-26/08 5th annual PRIDE Film Festival is held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Brubeck, Sarah. “Buskirk-Chumley to hold 3-day PRIDE Film Festival.” Indiana Daily Student. January 24, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=58667 (accessed September 3, 2009) 1/29/08 Indiana Senate passes Senate Joint Resolution 7, an amendment legally defining marriage as between one man and one woman Merta, Chelsea. “Indiana Senate votes Tuesday for resolution defining marriage.” Indiana Daily Student. January 30, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=58814 (accessed September 3, 2009) 2/20/08 Indiana House lawmakers sign a petition supporting a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage despite a decision by House leaders not to give the proposal a hearing this year Martin, Deanna. “Lawmakers show support for amendment to ban gay marriage.” Indiana Daily Student. February 20, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=59346 (accessed September 3, 2009) 4/18/08 Britney Taylor is crowned Miss Gay IU 2008 Hazelbaker, Dion. “Miss Gay IU crowned at IU Auditorium.” Indiana Daily Student. April 21, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=60731 (accessed September 3, 2009) 4/23/08 IU students take part in the National Day of Silence Malagon, Elvia. “A Quiet Protest.” Indiana Daily Student. April 24, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=60836 (accessed September 3, 2009) 10/1/08 IU GLBT community expresses discontent with the choice of General Peter Pace as the IU Kelley School of Business “Poling Chair” recipient. Malagon, Elvia. “Controversial general given Kelley award.” Indiana Daily Student. October 1, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=63230 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/15/08 250 IU Students and community members gathered at the downtown square to protest the passage of Proposition 8. Dammu, Indira. “Bankrolling Hate.” Indiana Daily Student. November 19, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64697 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/16/08 Lesbopalooza is held at Collins Living-Learning Center Sokolski, Melissa. “Lesbopalooza returns after 6-years to celebrate women.” Indiana Daily Student. November 16, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64583 (accessed September 3, 2009) 11/23/08 Shannon Cameron is crowned Hoosier Daddy 2008 Sempsey, Zach. “3rd annual Hoosier Daddy crowns new king.” Indiana Daily Student. November 23, 2008. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=64795 (accessed September 3, 2009)+++++++++++
2009
Jan 16th Tranny Roadshow “The decision to express one’s gender identity in its entirety can take a fair measure of determination and perseverance. The ability to share that expression in a way that is both entertaining and illuminating takes wit and skill. The performers of the Tranny Roadshow possess all of these things and will soon be bringing their multimedia performance art extravaganza on a tour of the Ohio River Valley.” o Clower, John. "Tranny Roadshow." IU GLBT Student Support Services, IU Women's Stu. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5062. Jan 29-31st Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival • “The PRIDE Film Festival is a cinematic celebration of the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered community in Bloomington, IN.” o Clower, John. "PRIDE Film Festival, Jan. 29-31." IU GLBTAA. http://pridefilmfestival.org/. Feb. 8th Gay Men's Fellowship • Bringing Gay Men together in a comfortable atmosphere is our goal. o Clower, John. "Gay Men's Fellowship." http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5184. Feb 13th Queer Riot • A one-night show in Bloomington that featured gay comedians/performers. o Clower, John. "Queer Riot." http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5190. Feb 13-25th 2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference • “MBLGTACC hosts workshops led by students, faculty, and professionals to educate and motivate students to action. Participants will attend five sessions from a list of over 50 workshops concerning topics such as safe sex, activism basics, creating change on your campus, and ally community building.” o Clower, John . "2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference, Feb. 13-15 (B'ton)." MBLGTACC. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/3815. Mar. 11th Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School LGBT Group • “There is a new GLBT organization on campus! The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University-Bloomington has formed Out At Kelley [ O@K ]. O@K is a GLBT organization committed to providing a welcoming community, social and networking opportunities, and professional experiences for all business minded GLBT students.” o Clower, John. "Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School LGBT Group." Kelly School of Business . http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5284. Apr. 6th Reported HIV Cases on the Rise at IU • More positive cases of HIV in students than in recent years past. o Woods, Mickey. "Reported HIV cases on rise at IU." Indiana Daily Student [Bloomington] 6 Apr. 2009. Apr. 14th Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities • “an opportunity to explore the intersections of gender identity, gender expression and our religious beliefs. This educational workshop will help you demystify transgender experiences and invoke the compassion for diversity we are called to show all God's children. We will be joined by transgender educator Melanie "Mel" Martinez.” o Clower, John. ""Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities"." The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Keshet. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5346. Apr. 19th Bloomington AIDS Walk • A walk dedicated to earn money for AIDS research and awareness. o Clower, John. "Bloomington AIDS Walk." IU Student Global AIDS Campaign, Bloomington Hos. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5348.
May 5th Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009 • A drag queen contest that takes place annually in Bloomington. o Clower, John. "Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009." SpecialT Entertainment and Positive Link. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5522. May 29th Juried Erotic Art Show Reception • “This contemporary art exhibition features paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, wearable art, metalwork, fiber art, and video installations by local, national, and international artists. The artworks explore themes related to sex, gender, eroticism, reproduction, sexuality, romantic relationships, and the human figure.” o Clower, John. "Juried Erotic Art Show Reception." Kinsey Institute. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5507.
May 31st Local Cafe Owner Remembers Own Identity Transition • Local Café Owner tells the story of her transition of her understanding of Identity o Woods, Mickey. "Local cafe owner remembers own identity transition." Indiana Daily Student, 2009. Aug. 4th Screening of " Scout's Honor" • “Boys from every ethnic, religious, and economic background in suburbs, farms, and cities know and respect each other as they participate in the Boy Scouts of America. Unfortunately respecting boys whose sexual orientation is different from the majority is not a priority. Scout’s Honor, an award-winning documentary about the Boy Scout’s discriminatory treatment of openly gay men, whole-heartedly affirms the scouting ideals of courage, citizenship, and honor as it tells the story of one 13-year-old scout who launched a campaign to overturn the ban on gays.” o Clower, John. "Screening of " Scout's Honor"." Indiana University GLBT Student Support Services. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5670. Oct 4th GLBT Gala • A black tie event that raises money for GLBT Awareness. This event includes a drag show at Jake’s. o Clower, John. "GLBT Gala." Jake's Nightclub box office, Boxcar Books, Out!. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5912. Oct 22nd Annual OUT! Halloween Dance/Gala • An annual dance put together to help raise money for OUT! The GLBT club on campus. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Nov. 19th Hoosier Daddy 2010 Drag King Competition • A recent annual drag competition featuring male impressionist at Indiana University. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Dec. 6th Queens Who Care Drag benefit show • A drag show who’s proceeds go towards HIV/AIDS research. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 <comments />
