Candida's (Allentown Gay Bar/1980-2017) Color:Black Heather and resistance—mirroring the rise of

and resistance—mirroring the rise of fascism in 20th-century history

It’s a portrait of strength wrapped in softness

the lights stayed low

and she did it in stilettos

Hosted by Justin Bond (before Kiki & Herb) and named after Warhol superstar Jackie Curtis

Candida's (Allentown Gay Bar/1980-2017) Color:Black Heather and resistance—mirroring the rise ofCandidas Allentown, PA (19802017) Opened in 1980 at 12th and Chew, Candidas was the vision of its owner, Candida Affawho built the bar into one of the longest running LGBTQ spaces in the Lehigh Valley. For 37 years, it wasnt just a place to go outit was a place people returned to, again and again. Alongside Stonewall Gay Club, Candidas helped define the local circuit: nights that moved between the two, familiar faces anchoring both ends. But where