Pink Triangle Legacies: Holocaust History and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

Time & Location:

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm

St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Auditorium

36 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146

About the Program:

Join the Museum for this presentation of the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community’s original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation, community, and pride. Drawing from unexplored archival sources and original interviews, historian Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome showcases the voices of LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims and a rich tapestry of queer lives who found meaning in the pink triangle in a post-Holocaust world.

The presentation is followed by a thoughtful dialogue with the Museum’s past Director of Education and Curation, Dan Reich, and a book signing.

Before Your Visit:

Free and accessible parking available on site.

Accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and wheelchairs available upon request.

This event is free.