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I grew up gay, pre-Stonewall. Things have changed so much.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway During a presentation at an East Coast university, a student asked about their undergraduate LGBTQ+ student group.
A local resident who grew up gay before the Stonewall era has been sharing their experiences with social justice issues. They travel to universities, high schools, and conventions to give presentations and workshops on topics such as heterosexism. During a presentation at an East Coast university, a student asked about their undergraduate LGBTQ + student group.
The student inquired about resistance from the administration and other students, as well as the group's dynamics and focus. Further details about the presentation and the resident's experiences are available from the source. The local resident's work aims to raise awareness about social justice issues, and their story provides a unique perspective on the progress made since the pre-Stonewall era.
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Category: rights ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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