Amsterdam: The pink history

29 June 2023

Redactie openresearch.amsterdam

Bookpresentation with Monique Doppert

Amsterdam is known worldwide as a tolerant city, including a thriving gay and queer scene. This LGBTQIAP+-friendly reputation has grown over the years, culminating in the 1990s receiving the honorary title of “gay capital of the world.” But the city did not get this predicate without a fight. There has been suffering, demonstrations and lobbying for this. And that is still happening, because the Netherlands has been falling on the European list for LGBTI rights for years now.

'Amsterdam: the pink history' outlines the history of homosexuality in the capital. The book explores areas where the rainbow family is most visible: culture, nightlife and activism. During this program, Pakhuis de Zwijger takes a look at the past, present and future of Amsterdam's LGBTQIAP+ community.

In this meeting at Pakhuis de Zwijger, moderator Bo Hanna talks with Monique Doppert (author of Amsterdam: the pink history), Bob van Schijndel (gay activist and former GroenLinks politician), Naomie Pieter (Black Queer & Trans Resistance Netherlands and Kick out Zwarte Piet), Eli Verboket (Drag artist and professional queer nightlife). Roi Soleil (Performer & Musician) ends with a performance.