Queer History

Exploring 70 Years of Lesbian Publications: From 1940s Zines to Modern Glossy Magazines

November 1, 2023

Since the 1940s, lesbians have created a vibrant history of publications. From the exploration of daily lesbian life to literary and feminist pursuits, to the modern age of glossy magazines,

American University students and teachers conducted an immersive history workshop (2013)

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Rainbow History Project Saves Our Written Word

May 25, 2017

By Vincent E. Slatt The Rainbow History Project (RHP) was created in 2000 by a group of local activists interested in researching the history of the Washington metropolitan area LGBTQ

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Top List Tuesday: Moments in LGBTQ American History That You Should Know

June 10, 2014

In Chicago, December of 1924, Henry Gerber and six other men started the first known organization in the United States to focus on gay rights. Funded almost exclusively by Gerber,…

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Exploring 70 Years of Lesbian Publications: From 1940s Zines to Modern Glossy Magazines

Rainbow History Project Saves Our Written Word

Top List Tuesday: Moments in LGBTQ American History That You Should Know