LGBTQ rights trailblazer John Banks passes away leaving behind a legacy of historic activism
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LGBTQ rights trailblazer John Banks passes away leaving behind a legacy of historic activism
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June 27, 2024
A pioneer of LGBTQ+ rights in Montreal has passed away. Against all odds, and in a climate of open hostility, John Banks was a trailblazer who led the city's first ever Pride parade. As Gloria Henriquez reports, although he never wanted a life in the spotlight, his tireless efforts to promote equality lit the way for so many.
LGBTQ rights trailblazer John Banks passes away leaving behind a legacy of historic activism
Description
June 27, 2024
A pioneer of LGBTQ+ rights in Montreal has passed away. Against all odds, and in a climate of open hostility, John Banks was a trailblazer who led the city's first ever Pride parade. As Gloria Henriquez reports, although he never wanted a life in the spotlight, his tireless efforts to promote equality lit the way for so many.
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