The Pink Triangle Legacies Project
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The Pink Triangle Legacies Project
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Honoring the memory of the Nazis’ LGBTQ+ victims and fighting homophobia and transphobia today through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Learn more at pinktrianglelegacies.org
(9/9) Read the book that inspired the project! Our founder, Dr. Jake Newsome’s book "Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust" traces the history of the pink triangle and its enduring legacies. Learn more about the book & how to purchase it: pinktrianglelegacies.org/book
The Book | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Discover Pink Triangle Legacies, a groundbreaking book that explores the persecution of LGBTQ individuals under the Nazi regime. Delve into the history, resilience, and enduring impact of queer and tr...
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March 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
(8/9) BRING THE PTLP PROJECT TO YOUR COMMUNITY! The Pink Triangle Legacies Project works with a variety of organizations to bring this history and its lesions to museums, libraries, community centers, classrooms, business DEAI events, and more! pinktrianglelegacies.org/bring
Bring Queer History to Your Community | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
The Pink Triangle Legacies Project works with a variety of organizations to bring this history and its lessons to museums, classrooms, business DEI events, community centers, libraries, and more.
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
(7/9) We have a team of 17 interns and volunteers spread across 5 countries and 9 US states. We also have recently partnered with two universities to further increase our capacity as an organization to bring more stories and resources to you! Meet our Team: pinktrianglelegacies.org/team
Team | The Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Meet the team that's bringing you inspiring LGBTQ+ history and running the Pink Triangle Legacies Project!
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
(6/9) As a grassroots initiative, the Pink Triangle Legacies Project would not be possible without you! Learn about ways you can GET INVOLVED: internships, volunteer opportunities, events. Visit our website for more information! pinktrianglelegacies.org/get-involved
Get Involved | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Get involved with The Pink Triangle Legacies Project and contribute to preserving LGBTQ history. Join us in honoring the resilience of queer individuals during the Holocaust and Nazi regime. Explore o...
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March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(5/9) You can find all our free resources on our LEARN page, including original resources in SPANISH & curated collections of YouTube videos, podcasts, and more. These are designed to help you learn about the lived experiences of queer and trans people in Nazi Germany pinktrianglelegacies.org/learn
Learn | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Resources on the history and lived experiences of queer people in Nazi Germany.
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(4/9) Our exclusive essay, “The Nazi Persecution of Queer and Trans People,” provides an overview of how and why the Nazis targeted queer & trans people in Germany. It offers stories of queer history & activism before, during, and after the Nazis. pinktrianglelegacies.org/learn/history
Nazi Persecution of Queer People | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Learn how and why the Nazis targeted queer and trans people in Germany.
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(3/9) Each of the profiles in our #LGBTQ+ stories from Nazi Germany initiative are presented in multiple ways: a digital essay, a 5-7 minute YouTube video, and a downloadable PDF. We’re also adding audio essays to each. See Ernst Packs’s profile for an example: pinktrianglelegacies.org/pack
Ernst Pack | LGBTQ+ Stories from Nazi Germany
Ernst Pack was a construction worker and German veteran of World War I. The Nazis arrested him multiple times for violating Paragraph 175, Germany’s national anti-gay law. He was eventually sent to co...
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(2/9) Preserving the stories of our #queer & #trans ancestors is the heart of our work. Our #LGBTQ+ Stories from Nazi Germany initiative is a grassroots public history project that synthesizes the latest research to tell true stories of resilience & warnings. Explore pinktrianglelegacies.org/stories
LGBTQ+ Stories from Nazi Germany | Pink Triangle Legacies Project
Explore essays, videos, and downloads that tell the true stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who lived in Nazi Germany.
pinktrianglelegacies.org
March 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We're planning to begin posting content this week!
January 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thank you! We're putting together our first posts now and hope to begin sharing content this week!
January 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM