Episode Description:

Join us for the final Pride Month episode of 2024, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. In this episode, we’ll explore Stonewall and significant moments in global queer and trans history.

Episode Highlights:

Historical Context:

Queer and trans identities have always existed, even if modern terminology did not.

Institute of Sexual Research (Early 1900s):

Founded by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld in Berlin, a haven for queer and trans research and clinical care.

Nazi Suppression:

The destruction of the Institute of Sexual Research by the Nazis in 1933, burning 20,000 books important to queer/trans research & identity.

World War II:

Queer military personnel found solidarity despite discrimination.

Conversion Therapy:

Establishment medicine wrongly pathologized homosexuality, leading to harmful conversion practices.

Mattachine Society:

Early LGBTQ+ rights organization advocating for civil rights and dignity.

Stonewall Uprising:

Police raids at the Stonewall Inn led to the historic uprising on June 28, 1969.

Birth of Pride:

The first Pride parade was organized on June 28, 1970, marking the Stonewall anniversary.

Global Decriminalization:

Many countries decriminalized homosexuality in the 1960s and beyond, with ongoing struggles in Asia.

Conclusion: Honoring the contributions of those who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, we celebrate Pride as an ongoing fight for queer & trans equity, equality, and liberation.

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