33 US lesbian-specific bars, including North Carolina's Arcana, thrive as LGBTQ community spaces amidst political efforts to restrict gay rights.
North Carolina's Arcana, one of only 33 lesbian-specific bars in the US, continues to thrive as a community fixture and emblem of LGBTQ history. These bars provide safe spaces for queer individuals and provide an alternative to the heteronormative environment of typical bars. Despite political efforts to restrict gay rights in some Southern states, lesbian bars continue to thrive as vital community spaces.
June 15, 2024
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