Wisconsin has a long, but hidden, LGBTQ+ history. Before the movement for civil rights and wider acceptance, gay Wisconsinites liberated themselves to live as their authentic selves making unique contributions to our state’s history. In the 1970s and ‘80s, LGBTQ+ leaders' fight for equality earned Wisconsin the nickname “The Gay Rights State''.
Wisconsin Pride is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for Wisconsin Pride is provided by Park Bank, SC Johnson, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of the Capital Times, TruStage, the New Harvest Foundation,...
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Wisconsin’s untold LGBTQ+ history is full of brave individuals who lived authentic lives. (56m 51s)
Part Two: Struggles & Victories
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Wisconsin led the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights both in the streets and in the state Capitol. (56m 51s)
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Wisconsin Pride is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for Wisconsin Pride is provided by Park Bank, SC Johnson, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of the Capital Times, TruStage, the New Harvest Foundation,...