Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals

This exhibition has ended, but you can still view educator resources below.

Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933–1945 is a traveling exhibition produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Through reproductions of historic photographs and documents, this exhibition explores the rationale, means, and impact of the Nazi regime’s persecution of homosexuals, which left thousands dead and shattered the lives of many more.

The Center for Diversity Education hosted the exhibit from February 12 to April 11, 2017 in UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library. Day and evening programming included guided group tours, film screenings, and lectures.

This exhibit was presented in conjunction with Pioneering Voices: Portraits of Transgender People, an exhibit traveled by the Family Diversity Projects. Together, these exhibits provide historical and contemporary perspectives on the lives of the LGBTQ community. Pioneering Voices was displayed February 12 to April 11 in the Karpen Hall lobby.

Learn more about professional development opportunities for educators by clicking "Teacher Resources" below.

Questions about the exhibit? Contact Deborah Miles at [email protected].

Teacher Resources

The Center for Diversity Education is offering two professional development opportunities for teachers:

Gender Conformity and Sexual Minorities during the Nazi Era: 1933-1945
Monday, March 6, 4:00 - 6:00
D. Hiden Ramsey Library, UNC Asheville, One University Heights

The presentation includes a lecture by Dr. Eric Roubinek, Associate Professor at UNC Asheville, a tour of the exhibit, and curriculum development opportunities with Eric Grant with Buncombe County Schools.

Click here to register for Gender Conformity and Sexual Minorities during the Nazi Era

Pedagogical Round Table: Safe, Inclusive and Affirming Interactions with Transgender Students in the Classroom
Tuesday, March 28, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Karpen Hall Lobby, UNC Asheville, One University Heights

The presentation includes an opportunity to view the exhibit and participate in a panel discussion led by Keith Bramlett, retired Sociology professor from UNC Asheville.