EPISODE · Apr 18, 2016 · 6 MIN
MSM 478 Don Frutiger - Hiding in Plain Sight
from Mississippi Moments Podcast
When Don Frutiger moved to Hattiesburg in 1964, he was surprised by the size of the LGBT community. In this episode, Frutiger shares his memories of a time when being gay was still considered a crime. He also discusses how a police raid on the Forrest Hotel ended in tragedy. By the 1970s, there were several bars in Hattiesburg that catered to the LGBT community, but according to Frutiger, police were still monitoring the community well into the 70s & 80s. He explains how one bar protected their customers. NOTICE: This episode of the Mississippi Moments podcast contains frank and explicit language. Listener discretion advised.
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