Books on gay history

Books about LGBTQ history, including Stonewall, queer media, the persecution of LGBTQ people by the federal government, and more. And reading, as the catchphrase goes, is fundamental. Queer people have always told their stories as a way to render themselves visible; in doing so, they give hope to others that they may one day be safe to tell theirs. The library, as RuPaul also says, is open.

10 essential non-fiction books to learn about LGBTQ history and culture From historical accounts to personal testimony, these non-fiction books are a great starting point for experiencing the reality of LGBTQ people’s lives. American Revolutionary War - anyone know of any gay fiction of the era? Comments Showing of 17 17 new post a comment ». Jul 02, PM.

Here are ten of the best LGBTQ History Month books, ranked. The World Spins Only Forward. Join a pop culture community with purpose. Our newsletter, The Clubhouse, offers a weekly dive into. Secret City is not gay history. It is American history. For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington.

Books shelved as queer-history: A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski, Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg, Transgender History by Sus. In honor of LGBTQ History Month, celebrated every October, here are books that aim to shed light on and clarify significant historical moments that informed and shaped the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights movement. A thorough introduction to the history of the gay and lesbian civil rights movements, this book chronicles the early struggles of LGBTQ individuals from the s to present day using a compilation of enlightening interviews with politicians, military officials and members of the community. A blend of investigative reporting and vivid storytelling, this account follows the rise of the AIDs epidemic using the narratives of doctors who were on the front lines of the outbreak, politicians and scientists who ignored it, and the real people who were affected by government's negligence.