The Society for Human Rights

The Society for Human Rights

The Society for Human Rights was established in Chicago, Illinois in 1924, started by Henry Gerber and a group of friends. It was the first known American foundation that was recognized as a gay rights organization, and produced the first American publication for homosexuals, "Friendship and Freedom". A few months after being chartered, the police shut them down and arrested all the members.

ee Also

* Mattachine Society
* Harry Hay

References

* http://www.gayhistory.com/rev2/factfiles/ff1924.htm
* http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/illinois/ilnews02.htm


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