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Politics & Pride: A History of Massachusetts’s LGBTQ+ Politicians & Campaigns

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Politics & Pride: A History of Massachusetts’s LGBTQ+ Politicians & Campaigns

June 12 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Cost: Free

In Partnership with The History Project.

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Massachusetts has a long history leading the way for LGBTQ+ rights, from Gerry Studds, the first openly gay Congressman to the issuance of the first same sex marriage license in the country. The panelists will consider how being gay affected politicians’ careers, how viewing gay marriage as a civil right helped build African American support that was crucial in passing this legislation, and where the fight for LGBTQ+ issues stand with the election of Maura Healey as the first openly lesbian governor of Massachusetts. Panelists will reflect on the rights politics were able to win for the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing struggles being fought for today.

Details

Date:
June 12
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.masshist.org/events/politics-pride-history-massachusettss-lgbtq-politicians-campaigns

Organizer

Gavin Kleespies
Phone:
6175361608
Email:
gkleespies@masshist.org
Website:
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Other

Format
lecture
Region
Greater Boston

Venue

Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston St
Boston, 02215
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Phone:
6175361608
Website:
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