NKY Queer History: Covington & Newport

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

Pique | Covington

Queer Kentucky
Publisher/HostQueer Kentucky
NKY Queer History: Covington & Newport
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Queer history in Northern Kentucky long predates modern fairness ordinances and national milestones like Stonewall. This program explores LGBTQ life in Covington and Newport before formal protections existed, tracing how queer people built community, visibility, and survival in the region despite criminalization and social erasure.
By grounding 25 Faces of Fairness in deeper historical context, the event situates contemporary advocacy within a much longer lineage of queer presence, resistance, and resilience in Northern Kentucky.
The presentation is led by Jake Hogue and serves as a celebration of the release of his forthcoming book, Cincinnati Before Stonewall: The Untold Queer History of the Queen City, releasing May 5th.
Check out our other events accompanying this exhibit, including a conversation with artist Jacob Grant and a panel on activism and fairness.
Accessibility:
Pique’s entrance is one step up from the sidewalk and is not step-free. Parking is available on the street. Please contact us in advance with access questions or needs.
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Pique, Remedy Technologies, 210 Pike St, Covington, KY 41011, United States

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