May 2025
CBC News (via Yahoo News Canada) — Stamp set commemorates Calgary’s first gay bar among other queer moments in Canadian history
National news feature on Canada Post’s Places of Pride stamp series, including Calgary’s Club Carousel.
🔗 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/stamp-set-commemorates-calgarys-first-230052213.html
August 2024
The Scene Calgary — Evolution, Not Extinction
Feature article on the changing landscape of Calgary’s LGBTQ2+ nightlife. The story draws on research from the Calgary Gay History Project and includes commentary from Kevin Allen about the history of gay bars in Calgary, including the opening of Club Carousel in 1970 and the evolution of queer community spaces in the city. (The Scene)
🔗 https://thescenecalgary.com/venues/evolution-not-extinction/
August 2024
CityNews Calgary — Reflecting on Calgary’s queer history ahead of Pride
Television feature during Pride Week with Kevin Allen leading a downtown gay history tour.
🔗 https://calgary.citynews.ca/2024/08/29/calgary-pride-parade-history/
August 2024
Late in ’88 — Bonus 7: Resilience and Revolution
Interview conversation with Kevin Allen reflecting on Calgary’s queer history, community resilience, and the origins of the Calgary Gay History Project.
🔗 https://latein88.com/podcast/resilience-and-revolution/
August 2024
The Scene Calgary — Evolution, Not Extinction
Feature article on the changing landscape of Calgary’s LGBTQ2+ nightlife. The story draws on research from the Calgary Gay History Project and includes commentary from Kevin Allen about the history of gay bars in Calgary, including the opening of Club Carousel in 1970 and the evolution of queer community spaces in the city.
🔗 https://thescenecalgary.com/venues/evolution-not-extinction/
June 2024
Stories From the Park — Queer History in Calgary
Podcast interview with Kevin Allen examining queer history in Calgary and the importance of preserving local stories.
🔗 https://heritagepark.ca/stories-from-the-park-queer-history-in-calgary/
January 2024
Queer Legends — Everett Klippert: The only Canadian man imprisoned for life for being gay
Podcast episode featuring Kevin Allen discussing the historical significance of Everett Klippert.
🔗 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-queer-legends-an-oral-hist-87931937/
September 2022
CityNews Calgary — Calgary’s Pride history revealed
News feature exploring Calgary’s Pride history with background drawn from the Calgary Gay History Project.
🔗 https://calgary.citynews.ca/2022/09/03/calgary-pride-history-revealed/
June / July 2020
Canada’s History Magazine — Feature on Calgary’s LGBTQ2+ History
National magazine feature highlighting Calgary’s LGBTQ2+ history and research connected to the Calgary Gay History Project.
(Print issue: June/July 2020) 🔗 https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/finding-pride-in-the-past
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