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'Remembering the Pink Triangle' honors homosexual victims of nazism
Chicago, IL — Survivors of Nazi camps will be among the speakers at Remembering the Pink Triangle, an event to commemorate the often forgotten homosexual victims of Nazism.
"Homosexuals have largely been marginalized in the remembrance of Nazi persecution. It was only in 2002 that the German government recognized them as the Nazis' victims," said Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois, which is presenting the event, along with Unsilence Project and Center on Halsted.
"Finally, in 2005, the European Parliament adopted a resolution that called on 'member states... to accord full recognition to homosexuals as targets and victims of the Nazi regime. 'Remembering the Pink Triangle seeks to shine light on this piece of history," he said.
The hour-long event will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 6-7 PM at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Admission is free, and media are invited to cover the event.
"Homosexuals have largely been marginalized in the remembrance of Nazi persecution. It was only in 2002 that the German government recognized them as the Nazis' victims," said Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois, which is presenting the event, along with Unsilence Project and Center on Halsted.
"Finally, in 2005, the European Parliament adopted a resolution that called on 'member states... to accord full recognition to homosexuals as targets and victims of the Nazi regime. 'Remembering the Pink Triangle seeks to shine light on this piece of history," he said.
The hour-long event will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 6-7 PM at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Admission is free, and media are invited to cover the event.
More at http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/68053536
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Funny story: I went to see a college production of 'Bent' with my gay buddy and his date. Later on, we were talking and the date's name came up. I asked, "Is that the one you went to 'Bent' with?"
Awkward silence.
"Um, er, I don't usually talk about things like that, but... yes."
(the light comes on)
"No, Brian (not his real name)! 'Bent'! 'Bent'!"
In my Bawlmer accent, he had heard "Is that the one you went to bed with?" 
