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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 2013

Page

5

Gay Rights Movement in Cedar Rapids Timeline

A historical survey shows Cedar Rapids as conservative yet increasingly engaged with gay rights from 1984 to the mid 1990s. It notes anonymous interviews, club activism, university reactions, Pride events, legislative protests, and personal stories including veterans and public officials.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Gazette Illinois Kinsey Roy Porterfield Porterfield Luther College AWARE

Cedar Rapids Pride Fest grows from 1998 start to 2000 milestone

Cedar Rapids launched its first Pride Fest in June 1998 after residents traveled 20 miles for years. The event featured a health night, photo exhibit, and a documentary with speakers including Melbournes Mayor Bill Crews. By 2000 the festival drew about 350 people at Greene Square Park.

Ocala Wings Melinda Magdalene Kate Malone Greene Square Park Kate Cedar Rapids CSOS Cedar Rapids Gay and Lesbian Resources Center Aids Project Iowa City Csps Hall F. John Herbert Greene Square Melbourne Bill Crews Iowa Chris Taylor

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