Philadelphia Freedom: The Dewey’s Lunch Counter Sit-In

[Shana A]

Philadelphia Freedom: The Dewey's Lunch Counter Sit-In

http://www.queerty.com/philadelphia-freedom-the-deweys-lunch-counter-sit-in-20111010/

When we think of the early gay-rights movement, we usually think of chaotic riots with bricks going throw windows and high heels hitting police. But in the Mad Men-era 1960s, many actions were more polite though still confrontational.

The first known gay sit-in took place on April 25, 1965, at Dewey's, a late-night coffee shop in Philadelphia popular with young gays, trans people and cross-dressers. Management claimed the latter groups were driving away respectable customers and started refusing to serve young people in "non-conformist clothing."

That's drag to you and me.