Bathhouse Raids
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What happened to…. ? the 1981 Toronto bathhouse raidsOn this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the Toronto bathhouse raids that sparked massive protest and marked a turning point for the Queer community.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Canada’s queer rights movement exists because of Black people — but that history is often ignoredToronto Pride has a long history of excluding Black Queer people. It's time for Pride to be reimagined in the city, experts told Global News.LifestyleJun 20, 2020
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Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders apologizes for 1981 bathhouse raidsToronto police Chief Mark Saunders has apologized for the 1981 bathhouse raids.CanadaJun 22, 2016
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‘It’s about time’: members of LGBTQ community react to Toronto police apology for bathhouse raidsThe night of Feb. 5, 1981 has been permanently etched into Ron Rosenes’ mind. He was visiting the Roman Baths on Bay Street during the infamous bathhouse raids and describes the events of night as "traumatic".CanadaJun 22, 2016
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Toronto police chief to apologize for 1981 bathhouse raids at Pride eventToronto's police chief is set to apologize this afternoon for raids that explicitly targeted the city's gay community more than 30 years ago.CanadaJun 22, 2016
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Toronto police to issue ‘long overdue’ apology for controversial 1981 bathhouse raidsToronto police will issue an apology for the controversial 1981 bathhouse raids that saw hundreds of men arrested, thousands of dollars in property damage and widespread protests throughout the city – a watershed moment one researcher says led to the formation of the modern Canadian Pride movement.CanadaJun 21, 2016
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