Two Sessions

Two Châteaux

The two inaugural weeks of Quamp are…

Stonewall refers to the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969 in New York City, when LGBTQIA+ people—many of them trans women of color—resisted a police raid on the Stonewall Inn. The protests sparked days of activism and are widely seen as the birth of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Today, “Stonewall” is a symbol of queer resistance, community, and pride.

Labor Day weekend has deep roots in queer culture, especially for Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ communities. When mainstream June Pride events often excluded them, Labor Day became a time to gather, celebrate, and honor queer joy. Cities like Atlanta, Oakland, and New Orleans host huge LGBTQIA+ festivals during this weekend, and ballroom culture has long flourished at Labor Day gatherings. It’s both a celebration and a reminder that queer liberation and workers’ rights are connected.