Dr. Emily Hobson, Associate Professor at the University of Nevada-Reno, is an historian of LGBTQ history and radical social movements. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn uprising, Hobson takes an in depth look at the events that led to rebelling, the importance of the event to the LGBTQ community, and the lasting impact it had on the gay rights movement.
If you’re interested in learning more, we suggest “A Historical Perspective on Violence Against and Policing of LGBTQ Communities” by Courtenay W. Daum: https://oxfordre.com/politics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.001.0001/acrefore-9780190228637-e-1221