Stuff You Missed in History Class SYMHC Classics: Henry Gerber
Jun 29, 2024
This podcast explores the life of Henry Gerber, founder of the Society for Human Rights in Chicago in the 1920s, aiming to decriminalize homosexuality. It delves into his struggles for equality, inspiration from Germany's homosexual emancipation movement, and his impact on the early gay rights movement in the U.S.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Life of LGBT Rights Pioneer Henry Gerber
02:04 • 4min
The Life of Henry Gerber and LGBT Rights in Germany
06:12 • 4min
Henry Gerber's Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Rights in the U.S.
10:30 • 6min
The Chicago Society for Human Rights
16:39 • 6min
The Fallout and Historical Significance
22:37 • 5min
Henry Gerber's Impact on the Gay Rights Movement
27:18 • 6min
Legacy of Henry Gerber and Sponsorship Highlights
32:55 • 4min