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John Grant: Glacier “I wish I had heard somebody talking about the fact, you know, being gay didn’t make me less of a human being than other people. It takes a very long time to undo a lot of damage.” - John Grant

John Grant: Glacier John Grant is an American singer songwriter. His songs often appear in films and his record “Pale Green Ghosts” was considered one of the best albums released last year by critics. He often writes songs about being gay and HIV positive.

Watch carefully: As you watch the video, listen carefully to the lyrics. Do you find them inspiring in any way? BUT don’t close your eyes! Make a list of all of the moments of LGBT History you spot. Here are some to get you started: LGBT people in WW2, The Wizard of Oz, Stonewall, Harvey Milk, The Holocaust, the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, gay marriage….

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