1969 Stonewall Riots
The New School history Professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of the gay rights movement. She described the… read more
The New School history Professor Claire Potter talked about the 1969 Stonewall Riots and rise of the gay rights movement. She described the uprising and reflected on the legacy of the Stonewall Inn, now a national monument in New York City. This interview was recorded in Chicago at the annual American Historical Association meeting. close
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