History Daily: The Lonesome Cowboys Raid

On August 5, 1969, a hidden screening of Andy Warhol's 'Lonesome Cowboys' in Atlanta turns into a flashpoint for the gay rights movement after a police raid disrupts the event. The show's discussion highlights the stark contrast between the growing activism in the North and the struggles in the Deep South. It also examines the chilling effects of Cold War rhetoric and McCarthyism on LGBTQ lives. Personal stories, such as that of Abby, illuminate the courage of those fighting for freedom, setting the stage for the transformative Stonewall Riots and beyond.