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Connections: Discussing the impact of the Stonewall Riots on LGBTQ rights in America

2019 marks 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, which sparked the gay liberation movement. Next week, the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County will debut a new exhibit commemorating the anniversary of the uprising. It’s called "Stonewall: 50 Years Out," and it's part of a series of local events honoring the history of the LGBTQ+ community.

This hour, we preview the exhibit and those events, while discussing the impact of Stonewall and the current state of LGBTQ+ rights in America. Our guests:

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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