When Santas Stormed Macy's

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When Santas Stormed Macy's

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Dec 21, 2021

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At the height of the AIDS crisis, Mark Woodley disclosed his HIV status and lost his job as a Macy's Santa Claus. In this episode of the StoryCorps podcast, Mark speaks with his friend Jon Winkleman about the moment they decided to take action.

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Dec 21, 2021

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