Stormé DeLarverie was a butch lesbian with zero tolerance for discrimination, or as she called it, “ugliness.” During an era that often showed hostility towards LGBTQ people, and queer women in particular, DeLarverie provided safety and acceptance.
American theologian, author, and activist
American author, public speaker, and social commentator known for her sharp wit and incisive views on contemporary culture, politics, and the idiosyncrasies of modern life.
Irish-English women’s rights activist Esther Roper fought for equal employment and voting rights for working-class women.
Radical feminist philosopher, theologian, and academic.
Japanese novelist known for her prolific career during the Taishō and Shōwa periods
American poet, journalist, and disability rights activist. Known for her powerful writing and advocacy, she explored themes of disability, identity, and social justice.
Famed Swedish poet, novelist and short story writer
Influential American publisher, editor, and writer, best known for her work in founding and editing the literary magazine “The Little Review”.
Distinguished English poet and author renowned for her pioneering novel, “The Well of Loneliness,” a groundbreaking position in lesbian literature.