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Where the pink triangle, black triangle, lambda, labrys, lavender, green carnation, red ribbon and gender symbols come from, what they meant then and how people use them today.
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Understand why June matters, what Stonewall changed, and how Brazilian archives reveal a wider history of LGBTQ+ organising and visibility.
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A workable plan for choosing books, sharing costs, leading discussion and protecting privacy in an LGBTQ+ reading group, with a complete first-meeting agenda.
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Where to begin with LGBTQIA+ cinema: key films from the 1910s to today, highlights from many countries, the festivals that champion queer film and how to watch with a critical, curious eye.
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A clear history of drag and ballroom culture: early stage traditions, the Harlem balls, William Dorsey Swann, Crystal LaBeija and the house system, voguing, the AIDS years, Paris Is Burning and how to enjoy drag today with respect.
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Understand the original rainbow flag, later designs and identity flags, with clear limits on using colours to guess someone's identity or beliefs.
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