Events

Kalamazoo Room, Michigan League 

Since 1778, when Lieutenant Frederick Gotthold Enslin became the first servicemember dismissed from the military for homosexuality, persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have faced discrimination in the military. Since the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," LGBTQ+ service members have been allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military, and federal benefits have been extended to cover their dependents. Come hear these veterans talk about their service, sacrifice, and discrimination they faced while serving their country.