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Roanoke, Virginia has a rich queer history most people never knew existed until now.
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In this episode
- How a small Appalachian city became a resilient hub for LGBTQ+ life
- What personal memoir and historical research reveal about hidden queer stories
- Why local history changes how we understand American LGBTQ+ history broadly
- How recovering forgotten stories builds a more inclusive sense of belonging
About this episode
Join us on a journey to Roanoke, Virginia, a small city in the Appalachian South with a vibrant, untold queer history. Despite its conservative surroundings, Roanoke stands as a resilient hub for LGBTQ+ life. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Samantha Rosenthal, author of "Living Queer History, Remembrance and Belonging in a Southern City." Through a blend of personal memoir and meticulous historical research, Samantha illuminates the hidden stories of Roanoke's LGBTQ+ community. We'll explore how these local histories enrich our understanding of American queer history and inspire a more inclusive future. Tune in for a compelling narrative of remembrance, resilience, and belonging.Learn more about Samantha and her work.
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