Kinney Club was 'the hub of Newark's sporting life,' with racially mixed audience, pimps, prostitutes, gamblers, etc.
Kinney Club, where 'exotic dancer' Reese LaRue performed such shows as Gay Paree. We would love further input-if you have updates, photographs, corrections, are willing to be interviewed, or have any information whatsoever to share, please contact Whitney Strub ( and/or Beryl Satter ( This project depends on community input, and ANY suggestions will be very appreciated! PLEASE NOTE: This is a provisional working document. Preliminary Timeline: History of Queer Club Spaces in Newark (PDF)
