Queer America

LGBTQ+ people have always existed, but LGBTQ+ history, which is an integral part of the history of the United States, has often been ignored or erased. This 13-episode series from Learning for Justice and hosts Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio can help us learn about LGBTQ+ history.

You Have the Content. Now What? 06/20/2019

You Have the Content. Now What? On our season finale, join Teaching Tolerance senior writer Cory Collins and hosts Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio as they offer concrete tips for creating LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms and taking themes from this podcast into your daily practice. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/10228250

Teaching the Reel History 05/24/2019

Teaching the Reel History Queer characters have existed on screen since the era of silent film. But do they have a starring role in your syllabus? Scholars Sharon Ullman and Nicholas Syrett offer concrete strategies for teaching LGBTQ history through films and documentaries. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/9911384

The AIDS Epidemic: Then and Now 05/10/2019

The AIDS Epidemic: Then and Now “Inequality directly affected the scope of the epidemic.” Historian Jennifer Brier and CAARAC founder Shakita Jones discuss the history and structural discrimination surrounding AIDS, and how to approach these difficult conversations in the classroom. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/9735542

Re-examining the 1960s (part 2) 04/26/2019

Re-examining the 1960s (part 2) The revolution was intersectional. Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus returns to discuss ways educators can highlight the many identities of 1960s activists and help students understand the roles LGBTQ people played in movements you already teach. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/9542915

Re-examining the 1960s (part 1) 04/12/2019

Re-examining the 1960s (part 1) Don’t start—or stop—with Stonewall. To understand not just LGBTQ history but all post-war U.S. history, students must see the 1960s in context. In this episode, Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus dives into the minority-rights revolutions of the 1960s. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/9370088

Letters from Eleanor: When Do Private Acts Have Public Consequences? 03/13/2019

Letters from Eleanor: When Do Private Acts Have Public Consequences? What can the private lives of public figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover tell us about their impact on U.S. history? Historian Claire Potter helps us navigate the relationships among identity, power and actions—and why we must teach them. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/8992268

The Other War 12/13/2018

The Other War World War II plunged a double-edged sword into the heart of the U.S. queer community. Historian Susan Freeman examines how the war brought gay men and lesbians together, and the ways it isolated them from the right to serve and benefit from their service. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7909622

The Lavender Scare 11/27/2018

The Lavender Scare “If we teach only about the Red Scare, we’re only telling part of the story of the Cold War.” Historian David K. Johnson explores the systemic firing of gay government employees and the consequences of a homophobic culture that still endure today. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7705859

Romantic Friendships: Boston Marriage (part 2) 11/14/2018

Romantic Friendships: Boston Marriage (part 2) Lifelong partnerships between women existed long before the legalization of gay marriage. Susan K. Freeman continues her exploration of the spaces they found—in their words, their societies and their homes—for same-sex intimacy. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7555112

Romantic Friendships (part 1) 10/30/2018

Romantic Friendships (part 1) We’re passing love notes across time. Historian Susan K. Freeman takes a deep dive into the history of women who loved women—and offers ways for educators to connect love letters to lessons on culture, women’s rights movements and literary themes. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7370915

LGBTQ History in Public Schools 10/15/2018

LGBTQ History in Public Schools Lessons from the classroom—from high stakes testing to critical thinking skills—professor Emily Hobson & public school teacher Felicia Perez discuss their experiences and practical advice to help you incorporate LGBTQ History. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7197062

The Experiences of Trans People 10/02/2018

The Experiences of Trans People In a fascinating conversation with host Leila J. Rupp, historian and writer Genny Beemyn brings us inspiring—and surprising—stories of trans and gender nonconforming figures, from the Frontier West to the modern civil rights movement and beyond. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7119391

Incorporating LGBTQ History in your Classroom 09/25/2018

Incorporating LGBTQ History in your Classroom From the Gold Rush to the Cold War, Historian Daniel Hurewitz offers strategies for integrating LGBTQ History into your curriculum. He shares lesson examples from U.S. history and insights from educators already teaching queer history in their classrooms. /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7090841

Welcome to Queer America 09/12/2018

Welcome to Queer America Queer America is an exploration of the history of sexual identity and gender identity in the United States. Leila Rupp and John D’Emilio host this new podcast from Teaching Tolerance – a resource to help educators integrate LGBTQ history into their curriculum /episode/index/show/queeramerica/id/7036883

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