A Black Queer History of the United States
Description
Spanning the era of slavery to the present, this illuminating history brings to light the essential contributions of Black queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming people to the struggle for freedom and racial justice in the United States. Through the lives of figures including Cathay Williams, Josephine Baker, Bayard Rustin, and Amanda Milan, it reveals how gender and sexual expression have shaped Black political, cultural, and liberation movements. The book examines the impact of criminalization, discrimination, and government policy while challenging LGBTQ+ histories that center predominantly white narratives. Richly grounded in historical storytelling, it affirms Black queer existence as a vital and enduring force in the pursuit of social and gender justice.
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hardcover
Beacon Press
Published Jan 1, 2026
232 pages
ISBN: 9780807008553
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Black Queer History of the United States by C. Riley Snorton, Darius Bost.