Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973

Published July 6, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

"Reverend Ray" Broshears founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers in 1973. The group's impact is still felt today.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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