Wisconsin Pride
Preview: George Poage
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George Poage, forced to hide his LGBTQ+ identity, became the first Black Olympic medalist.
Wisconsin Pride explores the state’s LGBTQ+ history, including stories and biographies of Wisconsinites near the turn of the 20th century forced to keep their identity a closely guarded secret. Preview the story of La Crosse’s George Poage, the first Black athlete on UW-Madison’s track team and first Black Olympic medalist.
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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,...
Wisconsin Pride
Preview: George Poage
Preview: Special | 3m
Wisconsin Pride explores the state’s LGBTQ+ history, including stories and biographies of Wisconsinites near the turn of the 20th century forced to keep their identity a closely guarded secret. Preview the story of La Crosse’s George Poage, the first Black athlete on UW-Madison’s track team and first Black Olympic medalist.
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Clip: Special | 7m 25s | La Crosse’s George Poage, the first Black Olympic medalist, lived a hidden life. (7m 25s)
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Clip: Special | 6m 35s | In UW’s Haresfoot club, men performed in drag, but members ran afoul of the University. (6m 35s)
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Clip: Special | 6m 13s | The progressive, visionary lesbian couple behind Milwaukee's Institute of Art and Design. (6m 13s)
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Clip: Special | 6m 56s | Influenced by Warner’s example, two gay men created the influential historic site. (6m 56s)
Preview: Indigenous Two-Spirit
Preview: Special | 3m 35s | Wisconsin's LGBTQ+ history and present includes Indigenous two-spirit people. (3m 35s)
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Clip: Special | 6m 11s | A secret policy of removing gay students and staff from UW-Madison took an enormous toll. (6m 11s)
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Clip: Special | 5m 44s | Put on trial for gender expression, Ralph Kerwineo became the “Girl-Man” of Milwaukee. (5m 44s)
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Clip: Special | 4m 17s | Called Wisconsin’s first out gay man, Warner defied the gender expectations of his time. (4m 17s)
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Clip: Special | 3m 42s | Two-Spirit is a term today encompassing many Indigenous beliefs about gender identity. (3m 42s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 6s | World War Two fight held unfulfilled promises for a better life for LGBTQ+ Americans. (2m 6s)
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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,...