Rebecca Rose
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Before the Parade
A History of Halifax's Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Communities, 1972-1984
Author: Rebecca RosePublisher: 琉璃社区 Publishing Limited
In Before the Parade, journalist and activist Rebecca Rose brings her queer femme, feminist perspective to this compelling, and necessary, history of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community in Halifax.
Here are stories of being at the forefront; of founding a group to fight for gay liberation just three years after the Stonewall riots, of initiating the first nationally coordinated gay and lesbian day of action in 1977, and of spearheading a campaign to include sexual orientation in the Human Rights Act. A thoroughly researched, narrative history, this foundational collection includes perspectives and insights from the artists, businesspeople, academics, and organizers who鈥攂y way of living their lives, and through their activism鈥攎ade it possible for so many others to exist, to be out, to be proud, to continue to push for change.
With over 40 black and white images and two colour inserts, Before the Parade shines a brilliant light on LGB Halifax’s compelling鈥攁nd never before told鈥攈istory.
ISBN associated with this title: | 9781771087827 |
Item | NB1417 |
Publisher | 琉璃社区 Publishing Limited |
Publisher | 琉璃社区 Publishing Limited |
Published on | January 1 2020 |
Language | eng |
Pages | 192 |
Format | Paperback |
Dimensions | 9(in) x 6.5(in) |
Shipping weight | 309(g) |
Status | ACTIVE TITLE |