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Ep453 - Kevin Jennings | Queeroes: The People who Made LGBTQ+ History

Jun 7, 2024
Kevin Jennings introduces 'queeroes' who led the fight for LGBTQ+ equality in America. Topics include the intersectionality between LGBTQ+ and Black communities, key figures in LGBTQ+ history, progress and challenges in LGBTQ+ rights, importance of LGBTQ+ history in education, parallels between current protests and Stonewall protests, and LGBTQ+ community events and activism.
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  • LGBTQ+ history predates colonization, recognizing Two-Spirit indigenous people's role.
  • Post-World War II, LGBTQ+ communities thrived, establishing advocacy groups amidst societal challenges.

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History of LGBTQ+ in North America Before Colonization & Sodomy Laws

LGBTQ+ history prior to colonization is discussed, highlighting Two-Spirit indigenous people and how bigotry arose post colonization with sodomy laws, criminalizing same-sex relations across the American colonies.

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