Stonewall 55: Episode 0: Myth & Meaning

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🗓️ 14 June 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Can historical and emotional truth coexist? For the 55th anniversary of the uprising, Eric and fellow LGBTQ history expert Ken Lustbader talk to Stonewall National Monument visitors and let a few myths slip by to uncover Stonewall’s moving resonance as a symbol of LGBTQ liberation and joy. This episode is a co-production of Making Gay History and the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, in partnership with the National Park Service. Visit our episode webpage for a transcript of the episode. For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community. ——— To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi History makers, Eric here.
0:04.0	Since 2016, we've been incredibly fortunate to be able to bring you LGBTQ stories.
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1:07.8	Thanks so much. Hello, may I talk to you for just a second?
1:17.0	Hello, may I talk to you for just a second?
1:20.0	I'm in Fokito.
1:23.0	Do you know what this area is, what this park is?
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