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- Lawrence v. Texas Part 2: Three Messy Gays Meet Four Awful Cops
In part two of our four-episode deep dive into the case that made gay sex--and by extension being out of the closet--legal in all 50 states, we'll meet three messy gays, four sus cops and one wunderkind-activist-turned-bartender (guest Lane Lewis) who will make their confrontation a turning point for gay rights and personal freedom.
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56 min - Lawrence v. Texas Part 1: The Bad Old Days
Just how homophobic was America in the 90s? Gay sex was still illegal in several US states until this landmark Supreme Court ruling just 20 years ago. This meant that out gay people in those states were seen as criminals. That would sometimes cost them jobs, housing or even custody and visitation of their children. And, even when it didn't, the threat was always over their heads.
We're celebrating the anniversary of the end of second-class citizenship for gays and lesbians with a four-episode deep dive into the case, its profound impact on American culture, and the wildly diverse team of amazing people it took to change the world forever (hopefully).
Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer people. You'll meet many of them in our very first miniseries, right after we set the scene in this installment.
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38 min - Florence Nightingale, The First Modern Nurse
Florence Nightingale was the creator of modern nursing, a statistician of historic importance, an accomplished scholar, and the reason you wash your hands constantly. Rachel is here to walk us through her astonishing career, as well as her relationships with God, 60 cats and "all the women of Europe."
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Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale https://amzn.to/48RNlG0
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1 hr 2 min - How Gay Drama Started Democracy
Ever wonder how the ancient Athenians came to found democracy? According to them, it was simple: gay drama got way out of hand. Larry has all the juicy details about The Tyrant Killers (or Tyranticides,) Harmodius and Aristogeiton!
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Thucydides' account https://amzn.to/3Irt5Qz
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31 min - Sylvia Rivera & the Street Transgender Action Revolutionaries
Sylvia Rivera helped get legal protections for LGBT people and founded the first shelter for homeless trans youth in North America, all while coping with homelessness and drug addiction herself. Rachel leads a discussion of Sylvia's extraordinary life and legacy.
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47 min - Stormé DeLarverie, Superhero
Stormé is often thought to have incited the riot at Stonewall, and that’s barely a footnote in the life of this civil rights icon and legendary entertainer. Larry leads a deep dive through little-known sources to reveal the recently uncovered true life story of this incredible figure.
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Stonewall: the Riots that Sparked a Revolution https://amzn.to/3TqpQPB
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1 hr 22 min - When Frida Kahlo Met Josephine Baker
We’re not saying that Frida Kahlo definitely had an affair with Josephine Baker in 1939. We’re just saying that a lot of people said that they did at the time, and we really want it to be true. Rachel is here to spill all the hot goss and teach Larry about scissoring.
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Josephine Baker: Hungry Heart https://amzn.to/48MjOgy
Frida Kahlo: The Masterworks https://amzn.to/3V4NvX6
Agent Josephine: https://amzn.to/3VelyMq
A collection of Josephine Baker's films https://amzn.to/49YkpwP
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23 min - Brian Stonehouse, A Spy with Style
James Bond has nothing on Brian Stonehouse, a World War II spy who worked in the French resistance and survived five concentration camps to become an internationally famous Vogue illustrator and the Queen Mother’s GBFF. Larry has the whole story.
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About Kickass Queers
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Kickass Queers explores the lives and achievements of notable LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. The show delves into the fascinating and often underrepresented stories of queer trailblazers, offering a mix of humor, emotion, and insightful commentary on their contributions to society.
Each episode focuses on a different figure or topic.
Co-host Larry Womack is a journalist with a diverse publication history, and Rachel Stuart is a Communication Studies academic focusing on Critical Intercultural Communication and LGBTQ+ identities online. Together, they bring both academic insight and engaging storytelling to the podcast.