Season 4: Episode 2: Magnus Hirschfeld

Season 4: Episode 2: Magnus Hirschfeld

Season 4: Episode 2: Magnus Hirschfeld

Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - October 25, 2018 - 27:37

More than a century ago, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld chose to take a stand for LGBTQ rights, founding a movement, providing a safe space, and seeking justice through science. The Nazis crushed his vision, but not his legacy.Visit our episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources.

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