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AADL Talks To: Jerry DeGrieck

AA City Councilman Jerry DeGrieck in 1973In this episode, AADL Talks To Jerry DeGrieck. Jerry was the first elected official to come out as gay in the U.S. alongside council member Nancy Wechsler in 1973. Both were members of the Human Rights Party, and in 1972 beat out local democrats and republicans for two seats on Ann Arbor’s City Council. Jerry recalls his time in Ann Arbor and discusses influential moments in his life politically and personally. Though Jerry moved to Seattle in 1974, he still remembers his time in Ann Arbor fondly, has visited several times over the years, and has maintained lifelong friendships that began here.

 

Tent City on U-M Campus, September 1970 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Tent City on U-M Campus, September 1970 image
Year:
1970
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 2, 1970
Caption:
Protestors' Tents are Dubbed 'North Quad' And Other Fictitious Names

Jeff Ditz Speaks at Pittsfield Village Housing Meeting, June 1985 Photographer: Jim Jagdfeld

Jeff Ditz Speaks at Pittsfield Village Housing Meeting, June 1985 image
Year:
1985
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 27, 1985
Caption:
Ann Arbor Tenants Union President Jeff Ditz addresses Pittsfield residents.