Description
Book Synopsis: Virginia's Hampton Roads region has long attracted diverse and mobile people, some of whom embraced same-sex love or fluid gender identities long before lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities identified as such. By the mid-1900s, Hampton Roads would lead the state in its development of LGBT institutions and infrastructure. Our Own Press would chronicle the extraordinary burst of creativity and activism that seemed to place LGBT developments in the region on a national stage. In the late 1980s and 1990s, however, military crackdowns and the HIV/AIDS epidemic devastated the leadership of local LGBT communities. Only in the new century would there be a renaissance of networking and engagement to bring the annual Pride Festival to center stage at Town Point Park in Norfolk.
Details
Discover the rich history of LGBT culture in Virginia's Hampton Roads with our captivating book, LGBT Hampton Roads (Images of Modern America). Immerse yourself in the stories of individuals who bravely embraced same-sex love and fluid gender identities long before the modern LGBT movement. Learn how Hampton Roads led the state in developing LGBT institutions and infrastructure, making a lasting impact on the national stage.
Experience the vibrant burst of creativity and activism that defined the LGBT community in Hampton Roads, as chronicled by Our Own Press. Delve into the challenges faced in the late 1980s and 1990s, including military crackdowns and the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic that shook local LGBT leadership. Witness the inspiring renaissance of networking and engagement in the new century that brought the annual Pride Festival to center stage at Town Point Park in Norfolk.
Join us on a journey through time and celebrate the resilience, courage, and pride of the LGBT community in Hampton Roads. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the region's LGBT history. Don't miss the opportunity to own this captivating book that pays tribute to a remarkable community that has overcome adversity with strength and resilience.
Experience the legacy of LGBT history in Hampton Roads today!
Discover More Best Sellers in LGBTQ+ Travel
Shop LGBTQ+ Travel
No More Faking It: A woman’s guide to getting the love, pleasure and fulfillment she deeply desires
$14.99
LGBTQ+ Travel - No More Faking It: A woman’s guide to getting the love, pleasure and fulfillment she deeply desires
Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture
$11.45
LGBTQ+ Travel - Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ+ Culture
$2.99
LGBTQ+ Travel - Bonely Planet Guidebook: London: A Savvy Guide for Gay and Curious Men--Spectacular Cruising, Sex, Spas, Secret Spots and Outdoor Adventures (Bonely Planet Guidebooks Book 1)
$5.34
LGBTQ+ Travel - Saudi Arabia Travel Guide: Exploring Saudi Arabia: Revealing Lesser-Known Treasures, Deep Cultural Roots, Thrilling Adventures, and Expert Insights with ... Encounters. (Tourist Travel Guide)
Ladyboys of Thailand: An Anthropological approach
$9.99
LGBTQ+ Travel - Ladyboys of Thailand: An Anthropological approach
