Gay Pride March, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 1974

The caption accompanying the photograph indicates that this was the Twin Cities’ first bona fide gay rights demonstration. The prominent gay activist Jack Baker is the marcher in the “69” t-shirt.

(BTW, since someone asked: I believe the banner reads, “Today’s Breeder, Tomorrow’s Cow.” Sorry, I have no idea what that means. Anyone?)

Photo via Minnesota Historical Society