A Look At Wisconsin’s LGBT History, 50 Years After Stonewall

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Heard On The Morning Show
A rainbow flag flies over the state Capitol in recognition of "Pride Month"
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order to fly a rainbow flag over the state Capitol for the remainder of June 2019 in recognition of “Pride Month.” Laurel White/WPR

Today marks the 50-year anniversary of the riots at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. The uprising invigorated activism for gay rights. However, LGBT Americans were working for acceptance long before. We explore Wisconsin’s role in LGBT history, before and after Stonewall.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • R. Richard Wagner Guest

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