The Black Nite Brawl occurred August 5, 1961 when Josie Carter, a young Black transgender woman, stood up for her community and protected their space when homophobic bullies arrived to harass the bar’s patrons. At the time, the Black Nite (located just south of downtown) was one of a few bars that was open to all gender expressions. In an era where homosexuals were assumed to be docile a...
