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What’s In A Name? ‘Boystown’ Renamed Northalsted
What’s In A Name? ‘Boystown’ Renamed Northalsted
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
“Boystown” is the nickname first used in the 1980’s to describe Chicago’s North Side LGBTQ neighborhood around Wrigley Field. But LGBTQ activists are asking the name be dropped, arguing it excludes lesbian, transgender and other queer residents and visitors.
Reset explores the debate over renaming “Boystown” to Northalsted.
Reset explores the debate over renaming “Boystown” to Northalsted.
Released:
Jun 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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