They were the first to lift their voices in unison, and they haven’t stopped since. Originally founded in 1977 as the first LGBTQ+ chorus in the United States, The Stonewall Chorale remains a cornerstone of New York City’s queer cultural architecture.
This pin, circulating around 1990, documents a decade where choral music served as a vital instrument of community and solace. As the AIDS crisis continued to impact the heart of the city, the Chorale used the power of classical and contemporary song to build a sanctuary of visibility and sound. This small piece of ephemera is a tribute to a trailblazing institution that proved the most radical thing you could do in the face of silence was sing.
Country: United States
Year: 1990
Organisation: The Stonewall Chorale
Size: 38mm
Text: English
Condition: Good, light scratches.
They were the first to lift their voices in unison, and they haven’t stopped since. Originally founded in 1977 as the first LGBTQ+ chorus in the United States, The Stonewall Chorale remains a cornerstone of New York City’s queer cultural architecture.
This pin, circulating around 1990, documents a decade where choral music served as a vital instrument of community and solace. As the AIDS crisis continued to impact the heart of the city, the Chorale used the power of classical and contemporary song to build a sanctuary of visibility and sound. This small piece of ephemera is a tribute to a trailblazing institution that proved the most radical thing you could do in the face of silence was sing.
Country: United States
Year: 1990
Organisation: The Stonewall Chorale
Size: 38mm
Text: English
Condition: Good, light scratches.
