We make it better : the LGBTQ community and their positive contributions to society

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LGBT history is as old as history itself. In that time, LGBT people have positively impacted their communities, made advancements for society, and changed the world! We Make It Better profiles all the people, places, and events that show just how awesome and inspiring the LGBT community is. A stirring look at LGBT history. LGBT people have always played important roles in society. They have served their country, served in office, pushed for the protection of human rights, and have impacted all fields of study, sport, art, and industry. Meet some of the most famous thinkers and changers in history from Bayard Rustin, Alan Turing, Dr. Sally Ride, and Oscar Wilde to present day innovators and world changers such as Billie Jean King, Jason Collins, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Cook, the Wachowski sisters, Sir Ian McKellen and more. Positivity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults. More than a “who’s who” of LGBT history, We Make It Better is a vibrant chronicle of the events in history where the LGBT community came together to fight for equality and save lives. Learn how the community came together during the HIV/AIDs crisis, fought for marriage equality, protested discrimination, and pushed for progressive change throughout the years. Learn about the events, places, people, and beliefs that are all causes for pride and celebration.

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Bayard Rustin -- Emma González -- Nyle DiMarco -- Cecelia Maria Zarbo Wambach, PhD -- Beth Ford -- Rick Welts -- Suze Orman -- Tim Cook -- Bill T. Jones -- Jin Xing -- Daniela Vega -- Ellen DeGeneres -- Robin Roberts -- Chris Nee -- Sir Ian McKellen -- Margaret Cho -- The Wachowskis -- Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir -- Leo Varadkar -- Eric Fanning -- Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich -- Sir Elton John -- k.d. lang -- Leonard Bernstein -- Michael Tilson Thomas -- Ricky Martin -- Rob Halford -- Archbishop Carl Bean -- Bishop Gene Robinson -- Alan Turing -- Dr. Marci Bowers -- Sally Ride, PhD -- Abby Wambach -- Billie Jean King -- Esera Tuaolo -- Jason Collins -- Stephen Alexander -- Mary Oliver -- Oscar Wilde -- Tony Kushner.

Physical Description:

174 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Genre:

Biographies.

Subject Term:

Sexual minorities -- Biography.

Gays -- Biography.

Identity (Psychology)

Author(s):

Archambeau, M. Kathleen,

Publisher:

Mango Publishing,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781633538207

Publication Information:

Coral Gables, FL : Mango Publishing, [2019]

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YA 306.76 ROSSWOOD

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Celebrate the LGBT Community

"For all LGBTQ teens and young adults, this book will help inspire and empower you to become your best selves."― Dustin Lance Black , Academy Award-winning Screenwriter, "Milk

#1 Bestseller in LGBT Studies, Lesbian Studies

A stirring look at LGBT history. LGBT people have always played important roles in society. They have served their country, served in office, pushed for the protection of human rights, and have impacted all fields of study, sport, art, and industry. Meet some of the most famous thinkers and changers in history from Bayard Rustin, Alan Turing, Dr. Sally Ride, and Oscar Wilde to present day innovators and world changers such as Billie Jean King, Jason Collins, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Cook, the Wachowski sisters, Sir Ian McKellen and more.

Positivity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults. More than a "who's who" of LGBT history, We Make It Better is a vibrant chronicle of the events in history where the LGBT community came together to fight for equality and save lives. Learn how the community came together during the HIV/AIDs crisis, fought for marriage equality, protested discrimination, and pushed for progressive change throughout the years. Learn about the events, places, people, and beliefs that are all causes for pride and celebration.

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Discover important LGBT people who have changed the world Be moved by the accomplishments of the LGBT community Be inspired by a mix of biographies, history, and quotes

Readers of The ABCs of LGBT by Ashley Mardell or Queer: A Graphic History by Dr. Meg-John Barker will love We Make It Better, a quintessential LGBT book.

Author Notes

Eric Rosswood is an in-demand authority and commentator on LGBTQ issues including civil rights, parenting, marriage, and politics. He is a major influencer on social media with over 100,000 followers on Twitter alone, and he has led panels on LGBTQ parenting issues for organizations such as the Family Equality Council and the Modern Family Alliance. His bestselling book, Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood, won numerous awards including the best Parenting/Family/Relationships book in the IAN Book of the Year Awards, the best Parenting book in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards, and the best LGBTQ Non-Fiction book in the International Best Book Awards. Rosswood resides in New York with his husband, son, their two cats, and a dog named Mr. Buggles.Award-winning writer and journalist, Kathleen Archambeau has been advocating for LGBTQ rights since 1992. Her work in the LGBTQ community was instrumental in Dance of America Foundation's acquiring 501c3 status. As a founding member of the James Hormel LGBT wing of the San Francisco Public Library, she has supported access to LGBT history and literature for all. Awarded for her work as VP of the Board and Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee for one of the largest mental health agencies dedicated to serving the queer community, she, along with the Board, raised more money than the prior 10 years for mental health services for underserved LGBT clients grappling with AIDS, breast cancer, coming out, gender identity, self-esteem, employment, custody and housing discrimination issues. A same-gender ballroom dancer, Kathleen and her wife participated in the Gay Games in Cologne and won two medals. They encouraged LGBTQ teens to find like-minded friends through a film by Robert Cortlandt for The Trevor Project, the "It Gets Better" video project series aimed at reducing LGBTQ teen suicide, 4X more likely than straight teen suicide rates and 8X more likely for LGBTQ teens in religiously condemning households. Archambeau wrote a regular column of inspiring profiles for one of the largest LGBTQ newspapers in the US and the first in California, the SAN FRANCISCO BAY TIMES.

Introduction	p. 10
Part 1 Activism	p. 15
Bayard Rustin	p. 16
Emma González	p. 19
Nyle DiMarco	p. 22
Cecelia Maria Zarbo Wambach, PhD	p. 25
Part 2 Business	p. 28
Beth Ford	p. 29
Rick Welts	p. 32
Suze Orman	p. 35
Tim Cook	p. 37
Part 3 Dance	p. 41
Bill T. Jones	p. 42
Jin Xing	p. 45
Part 4 Film & Television	p. 48
Daniels Vega	p. 49
Ellen DeGeneres	p. 52
Robin Roberts	p. 55
Chris Nee	p. 58
Sir Ian McKellen	p. 61
Margaret Cho	p. 63
The Wachowskis	p. 66
Part 5 Government & Military	p. 68
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir	p. 69
Leo Varadkar	p. 72
Eric Fanning	p. 75
Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich	p. 78
Part 6 Music	p. 81
Sir Elton John	p. 82
K.d. lang	p. 85
Leonard Bernstein	p. 88
Michael Tilson Thomas	p. 91
Ricky Martin	p. 94
Rob Harford	p. 97
Part 7 Religion	p. 100
Archbishop Carl Bean	p. 101
Bishop Gene Robinson	p. 104
Part 8 Science	p. 107
Alan Turing	p. 108
Dr. Marci Bowers	p. 111
Sally Ride, PhD	p. 114
Part 9 Sports	p. 117
Abby Wambach	p. 118
Billie Jean King	p. 121
Esera Tuaolo	p. 124
Jason Collins	p. 127
Stephen Alexander	p. 130
Part 10 Literature	p. 133
Mary Oliver	p. 134
Oscar Wilde	p. 137
Tony Kushner	p. 140
Acknowledgments	p. 143
About the Authors	p. 144
Resources	p. 146
Photo Credits	p. 173

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