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[2019]., Juvenile, Beacon Press Call No: HI-INT 306.7 BRO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. The stories he shares include those of: Thomas Morton, who celebrated same-sex love in Boston's Puritan community in the 1620s; Albert D.J. Cashier, an Irish immigrant and Civil War hero, who was born in the body of a woman but lived as a man for over a half century; Gladys Bentley, an African American blues singer who challenged cross-dressing laws in 1920s Harlem; Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King Jr.'s close friend, civil rights organizer, and an openly gay man; Sylvia Rivera, who along with Marsha P. Johnson, founded the first transgender political group in the United States in 1970; Harvey Milk, a community organizer and the first openly gay politician to win an election in California; Jamie Nabozny, a teen who brought national attention to the issue of LGBTQ bullying by bringing his case to the Supreme Court in the 1990s. With over 60 illustrations and photos, a glossary, and a corresponding curriculum, A Queer History of the United States for Young People will be vital for teachers who want to introduce a new perspective to America's story"--
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[2019]., Adolescent, Beacon Press Call No: LGBT NF BRO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Chronicles the history of homosexuality in the United States from the Puritans through the twentieth century, examining the role of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgendered individuals in shaping American culture.
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[2019]., Juvenile, Beacon Press Call No: 306.76 Che Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Examines the history of homosexuality in America ranging from indigenous tribes who embraced diverse sexual orientation and gender identities to historical figures such as transgender war hero Albert D.J. Cashier and civil rights leader Bayard Rustin who have made lasting contributions in the history and culture of the LGBTQ community. Includes a glossary and photographs.