LGBTQ History #20: Was Henry David Thoreau Family?
Famed writer Henry David Thoreau, known for Walden (1845) and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers (1849) and many other writings was possibly a member of the LGBTQ
LGBTQ History #10: Laverne Cox Becomes First Openly Trans Person Nominated for an Emmy
Laverne Cox is a “Jackie” of all trades. Actress, producer, and LGBTQ activist are just some of the many lines of Cox’s extensive résumé. Graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Cox…
LGBTQ History #2: Rita Mae Brown’s Rubyfruit Jungle
Published in 1973, Rubyfruit Jungle was written by lesbian activist and writer, Rita Mae Brown. The autographical coming-of-age novel raised eyebrows with its explicit portrayal of lesbianism.
LGBTQ History #1: The Premiere Episode of The L Word Airs on Showtime
Whether you were sitting in front of your television on January 18, 2004, or you stumbled upon The L Word during your own coming out process, you will never forget…