Meet the first couple to seek a same-sex marriage license in Wisconsin
Jun 20, 2023 ·
30m 31s
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This episode features the story of Donna Burkett and her then-partner, Manonia Evans, the first lesbian couple to seek a marriage in Milwaukee County. When denied, they filed a lawsuit...
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This episode features the story of Donna Burkett and her then-partner, Manonia Evans, the first lesbian couple to seek a marriage in Milwaukee County. When denied, they filed a lawsuit in federal court, received extensive media coverage but ultimately lost their case. Michail shares the narrative behind this story with archival audio from Burkett, courtesy of University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Libraries, and reaction from Wisconsin ACLU Legal Director Larry Dupuis.
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