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Wisconsin Pride

Part One: Hidden Histories

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

Wisconsin Pride

Part One: Hidden Histories

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Wisconsin Pride

Part Two: Struggles & Victories

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

Wisconsin Pride

Part Two: Struggles & Victories

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Wisconsin Pride

Two-Spirit

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

Wisconsin Pride

Two-Spirit

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Wisconsin Pride

George Poage

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

Wisconsin Pride

George Poage

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Wisconsin Pride

Layton School of Art

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

Wisconsin Pride

Layton School of Art

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Wisconsin Pride

The Purge

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

Wisconsin Pride

The Purge

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Wisconsin Pride

AIDS & ACT UP

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

Wisconsin Pride

AIDS & ACT UP

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Wisconsin Pride

The Gay Rights State

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

Wisconsin Pride

The Gay Rights State