Tue, Oct 29
|Zoom
(Zoom) Presentation: The Nazi Persecution of LGBTQ+ People
The Zekelman Holocust Center is commemorating LGBTQ+ History Month, with this presentation that 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.
Time & Location
Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
Zoom
About the event
The Zekelman Holocust Center invites you to this virtual event:
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 Pink Triangle Legacies Project, 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.
Thank you to the Zekelman Holocaust Center's Community Partner: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Pride.
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