Sierra C. Jackson and Gwen Aviles

LGBTQ History Month: 17 must-read books about queer history

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. 1. “The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle” by Lillian Faderman 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 1950s to present day using a compilation of enlightening interviews with politicians, military officials and members of the community. The Gay Revolution$15.99BOOKS A MILLION$15.99KOBO$16.77$21.00AMAZON 2. “And […]

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16 Must-read Books for LGBTQ History Month 2019

This year not only marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, but the 25th anniversary of LGBTQ History Month. Founded by a Missouri high school history teacher in 1994, the month of October was chosen as a time to reflect on the changemakers who fought for equality—which is especially relevant when LGBTQ-inclusive books can be frequently challenged or even banned. In honor of this annual celebration, here are 16 books to help understand the important historical moments that have informed the modern LGBTQ rights movement. 1. “The Gay Revolution” by Lillian Faderman The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle$15.99$21.00AMAZON$17.89$21.00TARGET$18.90$21.00BARNES AND NOBLE A thorough […]