West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Queer Village in Protest
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2024
1. Queer Village in Protest Marker
The City of
West Hollywood
remembers
"Queer Village in protest"
On September 29, 1991, witnessed on this triangular median, were the first steps of two weeks of continuous, nightly, non-violent protest against Governor Pete Wilson's unjust veto of AB 101, a bill designed to protect lesbians and gays in the workplace. Thousands of protesters took the streets, culminating in the march on Sacramento, October 11, 1991.
AIDS medication
PWA hunger strike
W. Wayne Karr
Lou Lange
fasted
Aug. 9 - Sep. 6 1989
AB 101 hunger strike
John Rob Roberts
Paul Hendrickson
fasted
Sep. 22 - 29 1991
We Will Prevail
Historical site of Gay and Lesbian protest
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1991.
Location. 34° 5.456′ N, 118° 21.935′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Santa Monica Boulevard. The marker is located in Matthew
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ronda (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colonial House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Andalusia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schindler House (approx. half a mile away); Tail o' the Pup (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Doors Workshop (approx. 0.7 miles away); Henry Bollman House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stahl House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hollywood.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Doors Workshop (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2024
2. Queer Village in Protest Marker
Also see . . .
1. Queer Village Gay-Rights Monument Unveiled (Los Angeles Times, Oct. 15, 1992). Excerpt:
WEST HOLLYWOOD Gay-rights activists unveiled a monument this week at the West Hollywood site where widespread protests began last year after Gov. Pete Wilson vetoed a bill banning job discrimination against homosexuals.(Submitted on October 1, 2024.)
The five-foot-high plaque names several hunger strikers who on two occasions occupied the grassy triangle at Santa Monica and Crescent Heights boulevards to call for anti-AIDS drugs and gay rights legislation. Designating the spot Queer Village, the monument also salutes the thousands of marchers who last year joined in the protests against the veto of the bill known as AB 101. It is said to be only the third gay-rights monument in the world.
2. Queer Village in Protest: A seminal moment for WeHo 30 years ago (WeHo Online, Sep. 29, 2021). (Submitted on October 1, 2024.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
