Detroit Historical Society | Detroit History Heroes Episode 7 - Ruth Ellis @DetroitHistoricalSociety | Uploaded March 2021 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
This episode focuses on LGBTQIA+ icon Ruth Ellis and her long and storied life. There is a strong emphasis on civic and community engagement, and the historical issues involved in the intersection of African American life and LGBTQIA+ life throughout the 20th century.

Visit the Ruth Ellis Center at ruthelliscenter.org
For more information on terminology and language visit hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms

Support for this series was provided by Heather Rivard.

Detroit History Heroes adheres to the Michigan Social Studies GLCEs (Grade Level Content expectations). This feature on Ruth Ellis meets the following curriculum standards:
History: H3.0.6 and H3.0.7
Geography: G4.0.2
Public Discourse and Civics: P3.1.1, P4.2.1, P4.2.2
Civics and Government: C5.0.3