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

Source: NPR Top Stories•July 6, 2026
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Militant LGBTQ+ rights group 'the Lavender Panthers' was founded on this day in 1973

"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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