Queer Archives - Infinite Women

Leaena

The love affair of Leaena and Megilla is referenced in the Dialogues of the Courtesans in the 2nd century CE

Megilla

The love affair of Leaena and Megilla is referenced in the Dialogues of the Courtesans in the 2nd century BCE

Lozen

Fames Native American warrior

Philaenis of Samos

4th century BCE courtesan who became famous for writing a manual on lesbian sexual positions and the proper etiquette for courting a member of the same or opposite sex.

Simone de Beauvoir

Perhaps the most renowned French feminist writer of the twentieth century, Simone de Beauvoir made significant contributions to the French feminist and existentialist movements.

Kathy Webb

Kathy Webb—the first openly gay member of the Arkansas General Assembly—has had a long career in private business, philanthropy, and local and state government.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Major Griffin-Gracy, or Miss Major as she was commonly known, was a transgender African American community organizer active in groundbreaking LGBTQ+ movements since the 1960s.

Danielle (Dani) Berry was a revolutionary computer game designer who specialized in multi-player games at a time when few in the industry were interested in the idea. She is also remembered for breaking gender boundaries in the industry as a transgender woman.