This event was hosted by the National Law Enforcement museum in washington dc. It is my pleasure and honor to be back with you. As we stream, we are looking back on 50 years, where we were 50 years ago at the stonewall riots and how far we have come, the changes have been made and the changes still to come. Before we get started, i would like to introduce our guest, starting with david carter, the film stonewall uprising which won a peabody award. Also with us is brian downey, the president of the officers actually goal of new york which addresses the need and issues and concerns of the Lgbtq Community. Also, lieutenant brett parson, a district native per coming years on the force . Almost 26. 26 years. He manages the departments lesbian, bisexual liaison unit. And then mr. Lewis prescott. He is a novelist and a writer and a common list. Im looking forward to learning a lot and looking back with you through your eyes and perspectives on where we were 50 years ago. It is hard to believe
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About his life in the mafia. Also joining the conversation in studio is dan pearson. Dan is the executive producer of i married a mobster on the discovery channel. Hes also the coauthor of the new book last don standing, which profiles the life of ralph natale. Dan, thank you for being with us. Dan pearson well, thank you for having me. Rosemary and ralph, youre with us by phone . Ralph yes, i am. Rosemary so, ralph, you were a government witness. You keep your whereabouts secret, but you are not in the Witness Protection Program . Ralph ive never been in the Witness Protection Program, never. Rosemary as i mentioned, you keep your whereabouts close to the vest. What can you tell us about your life now . Ralph well, im living pleasantly with my wife. And im at an ease with everything, and im happy to answer any questions because everything ive put down in the book and i told dan and larry is true. Rosemary ralph, in the book and especially towards the end, dan, you write about this, he