Seventy Eight: The Story of the First Mardi Gras

6 Apr 2023

Seventy Eight: The Story of the First Mardi Gras

History, News & Politics, Personal Journals, Sexuality

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Seventy Eight: The Story of the First Mardi Gras

In this JOY exclusive podcast, presented by Diageo Australia and Treasury Wine Estates, we meet some of the original Mardi Gras marchers:

We learn what life was like for the gay community (as it was known) in 1978, what happened that night of the first Mardi Gras, how the events of that night impacted the lives of those arrested and publicly outed, and how the community pulled together to ensure the show went on – turning into the Mardi Gras we know and love today. We also hear from Diageo Australia and Treasury Wine Estates on why diversity, inclusion and equity is at the top of the list for Australian organisations wanting to build strong cultures, and attract and retain the best talent in the market.