Presents twenty-three brief biographical sketches of men and women throughout history who are considered to be part of the queer community for one reason or another, including Abraham Lincoln and Joan of Arc, as well as openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people like Lili Elbe and Alan Turing who have greatly influenced history and paved the way for the modern gay and transgender rights movement.
Content Note
Introduction -- Elagabalus -- Jeanne D'Arc -- Kristina Vasa -- Juana Inés de la Cruz -- Abraham Lincoln -- Albert Cashier -- Gertrude "Ma" Rainey -- Lili Elbe -- Frida Kahlo -- Mercedes de Acosta -- Eleanor Roosevelt -- Bayard Rustin -- Alan Turning -- Josef Kohout -- José Sarria -- Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon -- Sylvia Rivera -- Renée Richards -- Harvey Milk -- Glenn Burke -- Mychal Judge -- George Takei -- Looking back, moving forward.