gay rights

"A bold and original argument that upends the myth of the Fifties as a decade of conformity to celebrate the solitary, brave, and stubborn individuals who pioneered the radical gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether they may be gay, trans, or queer, in recent decades a growing number of high school and college age members of the LGBTQ community have become societal activists fighting for equal rights and treatment. In whatever manner they may choose to stand up for themselves, all of these young activists have the same basic motivation. Namely, LGBTQ people still are not always treated equally to and with the same amount of respect as straight people in society. [This book] includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism"--Provided by publisher.

"Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and is an inspiring photographic journey through the LGBTQ+ Pride movement over the last century"--OCLC.

Presents personal stories and first-hand accounts of the struggle for civil rights in the LGBT community. Includes twenty-one activities, such as poetry writing and monologue performance.

LGBTQ activism is the story of small victories and incremental changes, often in the face of enormous opposition. LGBTQ activism has been a part of the story of America during the last half century.

Members of the LGBTQ community are under constant threat of physical violence and verbal harassment simply for wanting to be who they really are.

"LGBTQ people have been the objects of intolerance, hatred, and discrimination for centuries. Although society has become more accepting of LGBTQ people in recent years, they still face bias in almost every aspect of their lives. [This book] examines what bias looks like, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address it"--Provided by publisher.

"It's summer 1977 and closeted lesbian Tammy Larson can't be herself anywhere. Not at her strict Christian high school, not at her conservative Orange County church and certainly not at home, where her ultrareligious aunt relentlessly organizes antigay political campaigns. Tammy's only outlet is writing secret letters in her diary to gay civil rights activist Harvey Milk . . . until she's matched with a real-life pen pal who changes everything. Sharon Hawkins bonds with Tammy over punk music and carefully shared secrets, and soon their letters become the one place she can be honest. The rest of her life in San Francisco is full of lies. The kind she tells for others--like helping her gay brother hide the truth from their mom--and the kind she tells herself. But as antigay fervor in America reaches a frightening new pitch, Sharon and Tammy must rely on their long-distance friendship to discover their deeply personal truths, what they'll stand for . . . and who they'll rise against"--Dust jacket flap.

Judy Shepard shares personal stories about her son Matthew's life and death, focusing on how she and her husband chose to honor their son's legacy after he was murdered in a brutal hate crime by becoming international gay rights activists.

Collects profiles and stories of the leaders, activists, and others who played an active part in the LGBTQ civil rights movement.