Detroit Events & People

LGBT activism exploded all across the country during the 1970s. Here just some examples what that activism looked like at time in Detroit. Included are images of some of Detroit's first gay pride parades.

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Gay Pride Rally in Detroit

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Gay Liberation Front at Detroit Gay Pride Rally

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ONE in Detroit Picnic

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Gay Protest: Chancery Building in Detroit

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Andy Karagas, Tony Garneau, and Sam "Bookie" Stewart

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Daniel Curzon

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Andy Karagas, Tony Garneau, and Bookie Stewart

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Game at Softball City

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Palmer Park Area

Ann Arbor Activism

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