EPISODE · Dec 28, 2017 · 24 MIN

Season 3: Episode 11: Morty Manford

from Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive · host Eric Marcus

Morty Manford was one of thousands of young people who joined the fight for gay liberation in the early 1970s. As a member of the Gay Activists Alliance, he challenged New York City's mayor face to face in a successful effort to get the police off the backs of the gay community. Visit our episode webpage for background information, archival photos, and other resources. For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our ⁠Patreon community⁠. ———

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