PBS Wisconsin Videos

Wisconsin Pride

Part One: Hidden Histories

Special | 56m 51s

Wisconsin’s untold LGBTQ+ history is full of brave individuals who lived authentic lives.

Wisconsin Pride

Part Two: Struggles & Victories

Special | 56m 51s

Wisconsin led the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights both in the streets and in the state Capitol.

Wisconsin Pride

Two-Spirit

Clip: Special | 3m 42s

Two-Spirit is a term today encompassing many Indigenous beliefs about gender identity.

Wisconsin Pride

George Poage

Clip: Special | 7m 25s

La Crosse’s George Poage, the first Black Olympic medalist, lived a hidden life.

Wisconsin Pride

Layton School of Art

Clip: Special | 6m 13s

The progressive, visionary lesbian couple behind Milwaukee's Institute of Art and Design.

Wisconsin Pride

The Purge

Clip: Special | 6m 11s

A secret policy of removing gay students and staff from UW-Madison took an enormous toll.

Wisconsin Pride

AIDS & ACT UP

Clip: Special | 5m 57s

Responding to the AIDS pandemic took political will and new social action led by ACT-UP.

Wisconsin Pride

The Gay Rights State

Clip: Special | 11m 6s

Wisconsin led the nation in enacting anti-discrimination laws for gays and lesbians.