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Adrienne Rich: Poet, activist, and lesbian

Posted on 18/05/2017 by | Leave a comment

Adrienne Rich is considered one of preeminent American poets. But she’s also well-known for her political stance as feminist and activist.

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St. Teresa’s College denies venue for release of lesbian-themed novel

Posted on 11/05/2017 by | Leave a comment

Ernakulam: The management of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, has refused to allow the release of ‘Meenukal Chumbikkunnu,’ a novel themed on lesbian love, at the college auditorium saying that the event may ‘impact the minds of students.’

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Jacqueline Woodson And Jeanette Winterson To Be Honored At LAMBDA Literary Awards

Posted on 02/05/2017 by | Leave a comment

 

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“The extraordinary work of this year’s special honorees, Jeanette Winterson and Jacqueline Woodson, has made a deep impact, not just on LGBTQ culture, but on American and British culture, inspiring readers and writers on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Tony Valenzuela, executive director. “We are privileged to celebrate their tremendous contributions at this year’s Lammy Awards.”

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Joanna Russ: Science fiction writer, feminist, & lesbian

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In a field dominated by men during her time, Joanna Russ not only broke the glass ceiling in turns of writing science fiction but also offering a critique of the genre.

A radical feminist and academic, Russ is now known for her unique, seminal thinking while also being an entertaining science fiction novelist who wrote challenging stories loaded with passion and wit.

What’s more, she was an out lesbian who was not afraid to let the world know who she was, while the few women who wrote SF during her time had to hide using male pseudonyms (like Alice Sheldon a.k.a. James Tiptree, Jr.).

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