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Historical Icons Who Weren’t Actually Straight Ep. 1 – James Baldwin

It’s LGBTQIA+ History Month and it’s time to celebrate Historical Icons who weren’t actually straight! Today we shine a spotlight on the prolific writer, author, and speaker James Baldwin! Join us as we explore being LGBTQIA+ during their period of time they lived. Join Target in celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month by learning about iconic historical figures and their change-making journeys! #TakePride

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STILLS
At The Lincoln Memorial During March On Washington
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Malcolm X at a Harlem Civil Rights Rally
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James Baldwin
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Little Rock Crisis
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Ku Klux Klan Parade; Carrying Flag
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Josephine Baker, 1928-1930
Keystone-France/Getty Images
James Baldwin Gets Comfortable to Write
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Portrait of Beauford Delaney
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James Baldwin
Arthur Swoger/Getty Images
Portrait of Andy Warhol
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Stevie Wonder Playing Harmonica
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Stevie Wonder Portrait Session 1980
Aaron Rapoport/Getty Images
Rosa Parks Mugshot
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Ray Charles Portrait
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Nina Simone
Jack Robinson/Getty Images
Kerry Washington Hosts “If Beale Street Could Talk” Special Screening
Bruce Glikas/Getty Images
Miles In Germany
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Medgar Evers
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Photo of Maya Angelou
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Luther King
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EXTERNAL CREDITS
Erin Chack

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Jared Norby

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Benjamin Du