Online support networks have become increasingly important for people who identify as sexual and gender minorities. These communities offer a safe space for individuals to explore their identities,...
Queer lives have faced numerous challenges throughout history, particularly when living under oppressive political regimes. One such challenge is that of documenting their stories. Documentation can...
In this essay, I will explore the importance of preserving queer music and performance histories in institutional, public, and community archives for future generations to appreciate, understand, and...
The historical oppression of LGBTQ+ people has had a significant impact on their culture and politics today. It has shaped the ways they think about themselves, interact with others, and fight for...
Queer Magazines: Archives of Marginalized Knowledge, Solidarity, and Social Change
Queer magazines have played an important role in preserving and sharing marginalized knowledge, creating networks...
Oral history is an important tool for collecting memories and stories from people who have lived through significant events or movements. Gay oral histories are particularly valuable because they...
Queer religious figures have been around for centuries, but their stories are often ignored, silenced, or misunderstood. They show that individuals can find strength and meaning through faith and...
Historical Narrative: Exploring the Queer Past
The history of queerness has been shrouded in secrecy and stigma for centuries, but recent decades have seen an increase in scholarship and public...
The word "queer" has been used to describe sexual and gender identities that fall outside of the binary categories of male/female and straight/gay. This term was originally considered derogatory but...
The purpose of this essay is to examine how queer-centered worship can impact identity formation, emotional well-being, and resilience for individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. Queer-centered worship...