The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of American Triumph and Excellence

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Influential! Remarkable! Groundbreaking! Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of some of America's 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 American Triumph and Excellence 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 425 biographies of both celebrated and lesser-known influencers in the community, such as ...

Julie Dorf

, Human Rights Activist

Ruth Ellis

, Entrepreneur

Cecilia Gentili

and Shirley Willer, Activists

Lucy Diggs Slowe

, Educator, Athlete

John J. McNeill

, Catholic Priest, Theologian

Brandan Robertson

, Religious leader

Jasper Johns

, Painter, Graphic Artist

Tim Gunn

, Fashion Mentor, TV Personality

Nathan Lane

, Actor

Don Lemon

, Journalist, Television Host

Ben Barres

, Neurobiologist

William Masters

and Virginia Johnson, Scientists, Sexologists

Tammy Baldwin

, Senator

Pete Buttigieg

, Secretary of Transportation

Phyllis Frye

, Lawyer, Judge

James Hormel

, Business Executive, Diplomat

Mary Barra

, Chair and CEO, General Motors

Beth Ford

, President and CEO, Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Peter Thiel

, Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist

Eric Fanning

, Secretary of the Army

Helen G. James

, Airman Second Class

Billy Bean

, Baseball Player

Brittney Griner

, WNBA Basketball Player

Carl Nassib

, 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 fascinating read 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, a timeline, and an extensive index add to its usefulness.

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Deborah G. Felder is the author of more than 20 publications, including fiction and nonfiction books and articles for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. Her books include Visible Ink Press The American Womens Almanac, which was honored as an Outstanding Reference Source in 2021 by the American Library Association. She also authored The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time: A Ranking Past and Present; and A Century of Women: The Most Influential Events in Twentieth-Century Womens History. She has written book reviews for The New York Times Book Review, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly. She resides in Massachusetts.