Before the Parade
A History of Halifax's Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Communities, 1972-1984
by Rebecca Rose
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Pub Date Dec 12 2019 | Archive Date Mar 05 2020
Nimbus Publishing | Nimbus Publishing Limited
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Description
In Before the Parade, journalist and activist Rebecca Rose brings her queer femme, feminist perspective to this compelling, and necessary, history of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community in Halifax.
Here are stories of being at the forefront; of founding a group to fight for gay liberation just three years after the Stonewall riots, of initiating the first nationally coordinated gay and lesbian day of action in 1977, and of spearheading a campaign to include sexual orientation in the Human Rights Act. A thoroughly researched, narrative history, this foundational collection includes perspectives and insights from the artists, businesspeople, academics, and organizers who—by way of living their lives, and through their activism—made it possible for so many others to exist, to be out, to be proud, to continue to push for change.
With over 40 black and white images and two colour inserts, Before the Parade shines a brilliant light on LGB Halifax's compelling—and never before told—history.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781771087827 |
| PRICE | CA$19.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Meg M, Librarian
A joy to read! I learned so much about LGBTQ+ History in Canada. This book was impeccably researched and I really enjoyed all the primary source materials referenced. It was also so refreshing to see that the author actually interviewed so many folks to write this book-It really makes the reader emote, and I think it's important not to just see history as a series of events, but as something individuals and communities created and lived. I definitely cried at various points in the book- putting myself in these people's shoes...Which was easy enough to do because of how well written this is, but also, because in some ways, the LGBTQ+ communities are still facing many of the same struggles as they were in the 70's + 80's: housing insecurity, hate crimes and violence, etc.
Can't wait to see what they write next! I will definitely be adding this to my Library collections, and it has inspired me to dig more deeply into Canadian LGBTQ+ history.
