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This Month in Wisconsin LGBT History: March 2007

35 years ago-- 1972-- The March 1972 issue of the GPU News (Gay Peoples Union) newsletter was distributed to all members of the state Assembly and Senate, in the name of gay liberation and rights. Meanwhile, members of motorcycle-leather groups around the Midwest met at the Stud Bar in the Royal Hotel in Milwaukee to help the Lake Riders Motorcycle Club celebrate its anniversary.

30 years ago-- 1977-- The BallGame celebrates its 3rd anniversary. Other popular bars at the time include Your Place, Black Forest, Red Baron, and Factory/ Inferno. Nationally, Anita Bryant loses her television show due to her anti-gay statements.

25 years ago-- 1982-- Assembly Bill 70 (AB-70), the Wisconsin "Gay Civil Rights Bill" has just been signed into law by then-Governor Lee Dryfus, making Wisconsin the first state in the nation with anti-gay discrimination protection.

20 years ago-- 1987-- Mil-Ma-AIDS announces 26 bowlers raised $2,600 for MAP (Milwaukee AIDS Project). Popular bars at the time include Grand Avenue Pub, Beer Garden, Club 219, Your Place, LaCage, Wreck Room, Cest La Vie, plus Shamrock (Madison), Pivot and 1101-West (both in Appleton).

15 years ago-- 1992-- Mardi Gras fundraiser is held for the Pride Committee; 2nd annual Miss Black Wisconsin Pageant is held; BallGame celebrates "19th anniversary" (this bar historically has trouble keeping count- this was actually their 18th); 1st Great Lakes Gay & Lesbian Film & Video Festival held.

10 years ago-- 1997-- ARCW holds 11th annual Make A Promise event; and ARCW and Center Project announce merger.

35 years ago 1972 GPU News, March 1972		30 years ago 1977 GPU News, March 1977
25 years ago 1982 Escape, vol. 5 no. 5 (March 1982) showing Gov. Dreyfus signing AB70 into law		20 years ago 1987 In Step, vol. 4 no. 3 (Feb. 26-March 18, 1987)
15 years ago 1992 In Step, vol. 9 no. 5 (March 12-25, 1992)		15 years ago 1992 Wisconsin Light, vol. 5 no. 5 (March 5-18, 1992)
10 years ago 1997 In Step, vol. 14 no. 5 (March 5-19, 1997)		10 years ago 1997 Wisconsin Light, vol. 10 no. 6 (March 13-26, 1997)		10 years ago 1997 Quest, vol. 4 no. 2 (March 6-19, 1997)

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