Presents the autobiography of notable LGBTQ figure Cleve Jones. Details events such as his time in San Francisco during 1970s, the impact the assassination of Harvey Milk had on the gay community, the AIDS epidemic that killed numerous friends, and the founding of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
"A 2016 Vanderbilt University study reported that LGBTQ+ students in schools with a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) were 52 percent less likely to hear homophobic remarks and experience bullying in school. This book provides the tools and resources to organize a GSA and to become a proactive leader in a community. Also included in the guide are educational activities, tips for being a good ally to LGBTQ+ people of color, and a Myths & Facts section that debunks common assumptions about Gay-Straight Alliances. The comprehensive text is a valuable guide for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.".
Presents the history of gay life in the 1970s, and the sense of community that was created amongst people who felt alienated from mainstream American life.
"Provides the tools and resources to organize a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and to become a proactive leader in a community. Also included in the guide are educational activities, tips for being a good ally to LGBTQ+ people of color, and a myths & facts section that debunks common assumptions about Gay-Straight Alliances"--Provided by publisher.
"Profiles a host of accomplished transgender people who have made their names in a wide range of fields, including sports, politics, activism, entertainment, and the arts"--Amazon.com.
