In The 1960s, Barbara Gittings Pioneered The LGBTQ+ And Women's Rights Movement In Philadelphia

By Josh Sanders, CBS Philadelphia

March 14, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Barbara Gittings is considered one of the pioneers of LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights movements. In the 1960s, the activist fought against employment discrimination and picketed outside of Independence Hall.

Rebecca Fisher retraced the footprints of history where American democracy took its first steps. She reminds people of stories that often go untold in the City of Brotherly Love, which led her and her cofounder to create the "Beyond the Bell" tours.

"It was on the 4th of July in 1965 and it was called the annual reminder," Fisher said.

Barbara Gittings is considered one of the pioneers of LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights/CBS Philadelphia

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