(Zoom) ReadOut - Book Discussion to Raise Funds for Defense of Democracy

LOGISTICS

Date: Sunday September 22nd

Time: 8pm est

Location: Virtual (we will send you the zoom link)

Host: Diana Patton, Commander Veterans Defending Democracy

Contact: Diana@Defenseofdemocracy.org

Join folks from across the USA to discuss the book with the author! 

Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust tells the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+community's original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from its origins as a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation and pride.

The detailed history presented in the book illustrates the dangerous consequences of historical silencing, and censorship. It also teaches how the incorporation of hidden histories into the mainstream understanding of the past can contribute to a more inclusive experience of belonging in the present.

There can be no justice without acknowledging and remembering injustice. As author Jake Newsome demonstrates, if a marginalized community seeks a history that liberates them from the confines of silence, they must often write it themselves.

Please note: this is a fundraising event to support Defense of Democracy, a non-profit organization that educates the public about the value of inclusivity and the importance of emotional and physical safety for all individuals within the American public-school and library systems. They support educators who present historically and scientifically accurate information, and encourage initiatives that enhance Americans’ shared experiences regardless of race, color, national origin, language, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion, or ability.

When registering for the event, you can donate any amount of your choosing.