Influential! Remarkable! Groundbreaking! Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of some of Americas most inspiring artists, athletes, scholars, advocates and activists, political and civic leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, educators, and more. Explore the vibrant experiences and vital roles of LGBTQ people in America!Honoring the history and the impact of LGBTQ people on the United States across a variety of fields, The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of Queer Culture in American History is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation, and cultural changes. It features a large collection of 450 biographies of both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community, such as Harvey Milk, Politician Henry Gerber, Activist Marsha P. Johnson, Activist Bessie Smith, Blues Singer Bayard Rustin, Activist James Beard, Chef Barbara Gittings, Activist Kevin Jennings, Educator, Administrator, Author John J. McNeill, Priest, Theologian Nergis Mavalvala, Scientist Christine Abizaid, Intelligence Officer Sylvia Rivera, Activist, Community Organizer Frank Kameny, Activist Edith Windsor, Computer Programmer, Activist Billie Jean King, Tennis Player Larry Kramer, Writer Tammy Baldwin, Politician Emily Shilling, Naval Officer Pete Buttigieg, Politician Gilbert Baker, Activist, Artist Kathy Kozachenko, Politician Ellen DeGeneres, Actor, Comedian Elizabeth Birch, Attorney, Activist Michael Callen, Activist, Musician June Chan, Activist, Neurobiologist Walter W. Cole (Darcelle XV), Entertainer Laverne Cox, Actor, Producer J. C. Leyendecker, Illustrator Little Richard, Singer Lana and Lilly Wachowski, Filmmakers, Writers, Producers David Bohnett, Technology Entrepreneur, Investor David Geffen, Business Executive, Music Producer Dan Choi, Army Officer Julie Dorf, Human Rights Activist Ruth Ellis, Entrepreneur Cecilia Gentili, Activists Lucy Diggs Slowe, Educator, Athlete Jasper Johns, Painter, Graphic Artist Tim Gunn, Fashion Mentor, TV Personality Nathan Lane, Actor Ben Barres, Neurobiologist William Masters and Virginia Johnson, Scientists, Sexologists Sarah McBride, Congresswoman Phyllis Frye, Lawyer, Judge James Hormel, Business Executive, Diplomat Beth Ford, Business Executive Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army Helen G. James, Airman Second Class Megan Rapinoe, Soccer Player Brittney Griner, WNBA Basketball Player David Kopay, NFL Football Player Lia Thomas, Swimmer And many, many more!Celebrating Queer history and achievements, The LGBTQ Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. This massive tome is devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of LGBTQ people in business, politics, the military, art, entertainment, sports, media, religion, science, and across America life and throughout its history. Commemorating and honoring Queer achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about LGBTQ Americans! Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, and an extensive index add to its usefulness.
