For the San Francisco chronicle. He died of aids in 1994. Professor stoner describes shilts work to bring gay culture and issues to mainstream media. Good Evening And Welcome to indy reads books. For those that arent familiar with us, we are a nonprofit and independent bookstore and a direct source of revenue for the nonprofit Organization Indy reads. Our mission is to promote and improve the literacy and English Language proficiecy of adults in central indiana. We sell both used and new books for all ages, special orders for customers and host multiple events a week. We are largely Volunteer Run and our inventory is primarily made up of book donations for the community. If youd like to support us, please consider making a purchase tonight, a Donation Or Volunteering your time as a Bookstore Volunteer or literacy tutor. Tonight we have the pleasure of hosting dr. Andrew stoner, who will be discussing his latest book the journalist of castro street, the life of Randy Shilts. Dr. Stoner
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