06/07/2026
A fascinating look at the story of Cooper Do-nuts and its place in LGBTQ+ history. Long before Stonewall, patrons at a small Los Angeles donut shop stood up against police harassment, helping spark one of the earliest documented acts of resistance by the LGBTQ+ community.
As a member of the Evans family, whose family owned Cooper Do-nuts, itβs incredible to see this important history continue to be shared and remembered. π©π³οΈβπ
Cooper Do-nuts sets the stage for the trans rights movement.