What’s In A Name? ‘Boystown’ Renamed Northalsted
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

What’s In A Name? ‘Boystown’ Renamed Northalsted

Jun 14, 2021
12:08
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“Boystown” is the nickname first used in the 1980’s to describe Chicago’s North Side LGBTQ neighborhood around Wrigley Field. But LGBTQ activists are asking the name be dropped, arguing it excludes lesbian, transgender and other queer residents and visitors. Reset explores the debate over renaming “Boystown” to Northalsted. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Andrea Guthmann

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WBEZ Chicago
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