To foster dialogue and understanding and celebrate the intersectionality of Queer identities once lost or subverted through fear and oppression, we tap into a sordid history of LGBTQ persecution in Boise to uncover identities by shedding light on the past for a greater understanding of the present. We bring to the conversation, panelists from Boise State University providing a historical lens from graduate research and archival context to queer community members and business owners in the effort to reclaim the right to connect, celebrate, and love.