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They’re Enemies of the State: The Nazi Persecution of LGBTQ+ People

October 29 @ 7:00 PM8:00 PM EDT

In commemoration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Dr. Jake Newsome will share the
experiences of this marginalized group, untangling the complex motivations
that convinced Nazi leaders that combating homosexuality was vital to the
success of the Third Reich.

Dr. Jake Newsome is an award-winning scholar of German and American LGBTQ+
history whose research and resources educate global audiences. He is the
Founder and Director of the (http://pinktrianglelegacies.org/), a grassroots initiative that
honors the memory of the Nazis queer victims and carries on their legacy by
fighting homophobia and transphobia today through education, empowerment, and
advocacy.

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Organized by: The Zekelman Holocaust Center

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Date:
October 29
Time:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
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Website:
https://jlive.app/events/8746

Organizer

The Zekelman Holocaust Center
Phone
248-553-2400
Email
info@holocaustcenter.org
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