The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World

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THE BOOK OF PRIDEcaptures the true story of the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present, throughrichly detailed, stunning interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the movement and made it happen. Theseindividuals fought battles both personal and political,often without the support of family or friends, frequentlyunder the threat of violence and persecution.By shining a light on these remarkable stories of bravery and determination,THE BOOK OF PRIDEnot onlyhonorsan important chapter in American history, but also empowers young people today (both LGBTQ andstraight) to discover their own courage in order to create positive change. Furthermore, it serves a critically important role in ensuringthe history of the LGBTQ movement can never be erased, inspiring us to resist all forms of oppression with ferocity, community, and, most importantly, pride

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MASON FUNK is the Founder and Executive Director of OUTWORDS, an award-winning nonprofit that documents the remarkable history of LGBTQ people all over the United States.