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Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini Spotlight Ten Pivotal Bars in LGBTQ+ History with Release of New Guidebook, 'Beers & Queer History'

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its pre-order launch during LGBTQ+ History Month in October 2021, Miller Lite and Dr. Eric Cervini are now releasing physical copies of the new guidebook, 'Beers and Queer History', which explores the little-known stories of ten iconic queer bars throughout history. From New York City to San Francisco and many places in between, the book gives a historical perspective to some of the most treasured queer spaces both past and present including: White Horse Inn (Oakland, Calif.), The Chicken Hut (Washington D.C.), Black Cat Cafe (San Francisco), Julius' (New York City), Black Cat Tavern (Los Angeles), Rusty's (Philadelphia), The Stonewall Inn (New York City), Jeffery Pub (Chicago), Club One (Savannah, Georgia), Panic Bar (Lincoln, Neb.).

Key Points: 
  • The guide features original illustrations from Miller Lite and historical context from Dr. Eric Cervini, Pulitzer Prize nominee and celebrated LGBTQ+ historian.
  • "It was thrilling as a historian to get an opportunity to dive into the stories of one of my favorite topics, historical queer spaces," says Dr. Cervini.
  • "I'm honored to share these stories in partnership with Miller Lite as queer history so often goes unshared with mainstream society."
  • In 2022, Miller Lite will donate an additional $200,000 to Equality Federation to support its network of state-based organizations focused on LGBTQ+ community advocacy.

United We Stand: Unilever Supports Systemic Change for LGBTQI+ Communities

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The program will also work to fight anti-trans legislation across the U.S. given the recent increase in proposed legislation targeting LGBTQI+ communities.

Key Points: 
  • The program will also work to fight anti-trans legislation across the U.S. given the recent increase in proposed legislation targeting LGBTQI+ communities.
  • The United We Stand campaign supports Unilevers sustainable business strategy, the Unilever Compass, which includes contributing to a fairer, more socially inclusive world.
  • Unilevers work for systemic change extends to advocating for equitable legislation at the federal and state levels, including passage of the Equality Act.
  • For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
    For more information on Unilever Canada and its brands visit: www.unilever.ca
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Miller Lite Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month With 'Beers and Queer History,' A Guidebook Penned By Dr. Eric Cervini

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.

Key Points: 
  • 'Beers and Queer History' shines a light on ten pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history where bars and bar culture have been the backdrop.
  • Recently, Dr. Cervini launched Queer History 101, a free online curriculum to expand access to LGBTQ+ history.
  • In the guide's foreword, Dr. Eric Cervini shares the importance of queer bars throughout history:
    "Bars were our havens.
  • Cervini serves on the Board of Advisors of the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C., a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of queer American history.