Description:
Influential! Remarkable! Groundbreaking! Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of some of America's most inspiring artists, athletes, scholars, advocates and activists, political and civic leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, educators, and more. Explore the vibrant experiences and vital roles of LGBTQ people in America!
Honoring the history and the impact of LGBTQ people on the United States across a variety of fields, The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of Queer Culture in American History is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation, and cultural changes. It features a large collection of 450 biographies of both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community, such as ...
● Harvey Milk, Politician ● Henry Gerber, Activist ● Marsha P. Johnson, Activist ● Bessie Smith, Blues Singer ● Bayard Rustin, Activist ● James Beard, Chef ● Barbara Gittings, Activist ● Kevin Jennings, Educator, Administrator, Author ● John J. McNeill, Priest, Theologian ● Nergis Mavalvala, Scientist ● Christine Abizaid, Intelligence Officer ● Sylvia Rivera, Activist, Community Organizer ● Frank Kameny, Activist ● Edith Windsor, Computer Programmer, Activist ● Billie Jean King, Tennis Player ● Larry Kramer, Writer ● Tammy Baldwin, Politician ● Emily Shilling, Naval Officer ● Pete Buttigieg, Politician ● Gilbert Baker, Activist, Artist ● Kathy Kozachenko, Politician ● Ellen DeGeneres, Actor, Comedian ● Elizabeth Birch, Attorney, Activist ● Michael Callen, Activist, Musician ● June Chan, Activist, Neurobiologist ● Walter W. Cole (Darcelle XV), Entertainer ● Laverne Cox, Actor, Producer ● J. C. Leyendecker, Illustrator ● Little Richard, Singer ● Lana and Lilly Wachowski, Filmmakers, Writers, Producers ● David Bohnett, Technology Entrepreneur, Investor ● David Geffen, Business Executive, Music Producer ● Dan Choi, Army Officer ● Julie Dorf, Human Rights Activist ● Ruth Ellis, Entrepreneur ● Cecilia Gentili, Activists ● Lucy Diggs Slowe, Educator, Athlete ● Jasper Johns, Painter, Graphic Artist ● Tim Gunn, Fashion Mentor, TV Personality ● Nathan Lane, Actor ● Ben Barres, Neurobiologist ● William Masters and Virginia Johnson, Scientists, Sexologists ● Sarah McBride, Congresswoman ● Phyllis Frye, Lawyer, Judge ● James Hormel, Business Executive, Diplomat ● Beth Ford, Business Executive ● Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army ● Helen G. James, Airman Second Class ● Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Player ● Brittney Griner, WNBA Basketball Player ● David Kopay, NFL Football Player ● Lia Thomas, Swimmer ● And many, many more!
Celebrating Queer history and achievements, The LGBTQ Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. This massive tome is devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of LGBTQ people in business, politics, the military, art, entertainment, sports, media, religion, science, and across America life and throughout its history. Commemorating and honoring Queer achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about LGBTQ Americans! Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index add to its usefulness.
Brief description:
Deborah G. Felder is the author of more than 20 publications, including fiction and nonfiction books and articles for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. Her books include Visible Ink Press' The American Women's Almanac, which was honored as an Outstanding Reference Source in 2021 by the American Library Association. She also authored The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time: A Ranking Past and Present; and A Century of Women: The Most Influential Events in Twentieth-Century Women's History. She has written book reviews for The New York Times Book Review, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly. She resides in Massachusetts.
Review Quotes:
"At well over 600 pages, this historical guidebook is vast in scope, dizzyingly detailed, and narratively illuminating throughout its many biographies (and photographic imagery) of impactive queer folk from all walks of life and from all corners of the queer universe. ... This is a must-have melting pot for queer academics, historians, or anyone who wants a brush-up course on LGBTQ+ history, and an obvious labor of love for Felder. Don't miss it." --Bay Area Reporter
"The stories in this comprehensive 644-page book run from the 17th century (with a nod to antiquity) through today." --The Cape Cod Chronicle