Oral History with Michael Singerman (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn)

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Abstract

In this interview, Michael discusses his involvement with Anti-LGBT+ Violence activism, AIDS activism including protests and helping start needle exchange programs. He was involved with ACT-UP, OUT, and Queer Nation. He also talks about how the needle exchange program began as a grassroots program, then eventually became an Washington DC Department of Health program, before becoming a Whitman-Walker Health Center program. He also talks about his participation in GLAA. Additionally, Michael talks briefly about the influence and importance of the sodomy law repeal. 

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This interview was donated to the Rainbow History Project by Genny Beemyn. These materials are for scholarly and research purposes and should not be used for commercial gain without permission.

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Genny Beemyn

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Duration

42:04

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Michael_Singerman_Abstract_Transcript.pdf

Citation

“Oral History with Michael Singerman (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn),” Rainbow History Project Digital Collections, accessed October 4, 2026, https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/items/show/2055.

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