First in the Nation - Wisconsin's Gay Rights Law
In 1982 the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the United States' first state law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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The 1992 Pride Parade Conflict
In 1992, Mayor John Norquist vetoed city funding to all ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, just to make sure that the Gay Pride Parade didn't get a cent of city money.
Read moreGet Started Researching Your Family Tree
Are you curious about your ancestors? Come to the library and explore your family history with some guidance from a librarian trained in genealogy.
Read morePride Month: This Is It
Did you know the largely unmarked bar over at 418 East Wells, next the Milwaukee Bar Association, is the oldest operating gay bar in Milwaukee?
Read moreEpisode VI: The Return of the Green Sheet
With the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel resurrecting the beloved Green Sheet from the Milwaukee Journal days, why not take a look at its heyday at your local library?
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