Enemies of the State: The Nazi Persecution of LGBTQ+ People

Join us for a thought-provoking and informative multimedia presentation about
the German LGBTQ+ community under Nazi rule. This presentation will untangle
the complex motivations that convinced Nazi leaders that combating
homosexuality was vital to the success of the Third Reich. The result was the
destruction of the vibrant LGBTQ+ communities that had emerged during the
Weimar years, and the targeting, torture, and murder of tens of thousands of
gay Germans. And while the Holocaust ended with the defeat of Nazi Germany in
May 1945, gay survivors soon learned that the era of state sanctioned
persecution was not over. The presentation is followed by Q&A and book signing
with Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome.
Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome (he/him) is an award-winning historian, educator, and
advocate whose research and resources educate global audiences. By shining a
light on the LGBTQ+ past, he seeks to guide learners through a study of
history to develop an ethical sense of compassion a commitment to inclusive
community building. His debut book, _Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the
Shadow of the Holocaust_ traces the transformation of the pink triangle from
a Nazi concentration camp badge into a global symbol of pride.
Since earning his PhD in History in 2016, Jake continues to publish in
academic journals as well as popular outlets like The Washington Post and is
often invited as a guest on podcasts, such as Getting Curious with Jonathan
Van Ness. In addition to serving as an advisor on film projects, exhibits, and
plays, Jake has been invited by the French, UK, and US governments to speak
about the important lessons that LGBTQ+ history has for all of us today. He
lives with his husband and son in San Diego. Jake founded the Pink Triangle
Legacies Project in 2024.

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