Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive Season 10: Episode 3: Sara Boesser
Mar 10, 2022
Sara Boesser, an activist during the AIDS epidemic in Alaska, shares her experiences with LGBTQ organizations and her work for equal rights. She discusses discovering her identity as a gay person in high school and the limited access to LGBTQ+ news in Juneau. The positive impact of AIDS on gay rights and the importance of subduing issues within organizations are also explored. Lastly, the chapter highlights Sarah's impact, involvement in LGBTQ organizations, and retirement in New Mexico.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discovering and Accepting Identity as a Gay Person in High School
02:43 • 8min
Speaking to the Seroptomists and Thoughts on Women Taking Care of Men with AIDS
10:58 • 3min
The Positive Impact of AIDS on Gay Rights
14:15 • 2min
The Impact of Sarah Boesser: Activism, Family, and Life in New Mexico
16:34 • 3min