Diana Davies Photographs Of The Early Gay Rights Movement

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

Faces set in determination. A hand holding a protest sign. Another hand grasping a guitar. People marching down city streets. Scenes of joy, celebration, rebellion, community, inspiration, and defiance. The photography of Diana Davies captured not only the turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s, but also a distinct sense of community stemming from the era.

A witness to the early gay rights movement — and a member of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) — Davies captured countless faces while documenting historic protests, demonstrations, marches, and celebrations. Emphasizing the closeness of the community and their shared humani