Loud and Proud is an inspirational collection of speeches from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies that have changed our world,and the conversation.A sister volume to So Here I Am: Speeches by Great Women to Empower and Inspire,Loud and Proud places the voices of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community centre stage in the first-ever anthology of LGBTQ+ speeches. From equal marriage to the AIDS crisis,bullying to parenthood,the first 19th century campaigns through to the new trans rights allyship,the issues covered in these speeches touch on all aspects of LGBTQ+ life and reflect the diverse and multi-faceted nature of this community.
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- Pour through a pioneering collection of talks,declarations and lectures,from people whose voices have too often been marginalised and the allies that support them;
- Find over 40 empowering and influential speeches that chart the history of the LGBTQ+ movement up to the present day;
- Each speech is presented with a striking photographic portrait and an insightful introduction,offering essential context,fresh insights and a nuanced understanding that brings each character and their words to life.
- A ribbon keeps your place in the book.
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLCISBN: 9781781319222Number of pages: 176Dimensions: 246 x 190 mm
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"The power of words is in full force in this diverse compilation of speeches from LGBTQ people who have changed the conversation and,indeed,the world. A must-have for your queer bookshelf.""Hopeful and galvanising,the anthology spans a sprawling 150 years of queer brilliance,and shows us how far we've come,and what work there still is to be done.""Tea Uglow has created a visually pleasing and emphatic collection that is as educational as is it easy on the eyes! Whether you leisurely flip through the pages or devour the entire collection in one sitting,Loud and Proud will be a timeless read.""this anthology reminds us of the power of words when used to fire the imagination,reassure communities under pressure and drive us forward to create a better world for ourselves and those who come after us. These words dream! Recommended."
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