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Lesbian Bars
LGBTQ History
Dyke Bars
Eve Adams
Greenwich Village
Joan Nestle
LGBTQ+ Community
Pat Parker
LGBTQ+ Activism
Trans Activism
World War II
Mccarthyism
Queer Music
Shescape Seven
Lesbian Avengers
New York City
Lesbian Community
Queer Parties
Prohibition
Women's Liberation Movement

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About Us :: Decade by decade, Our Dyke Histories dives deep into the living, breathing past and present of lesbian, queer, bisexual, trans, & nonbinary communities. Each season traces how we made space for ourselves—sometimes in bars, bookstores, and protests; sometimes in basements, alleyways, and prisons; & alway... more

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Recorded just before the ICE invasions of the Upper Midwest, this episode takes up queer people’s enduring creativity in making life possible in the Upper Midwest during the 1970s—and why these histories matter urgently now. In this first of a two-pa... more

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Episode 8 of Our Dyke Histories takes us into the revolutionary cultural work of the late 1970s—from consciousness-raising circles to the birth of women of color feminism with all of the work that preceded the creation, production, and envisioning of... more

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SaraEllen Strongman
Assistant Professor focusing on black feminist sociality and literary culture
University of Michigan
Episode: Softball, Separatism, and the Shescape Seven, 1970s
June Thomas
Journalist and author
Slate
Episode: Softball, Separatism, and the Shescape Seven, 1970s
Maxine Wolfe
Co-founder of the Lesbian Avengers and activist
Lesbian Herstory Archives
Episode: Softball, Separatism, and the Shescape Seven, 1970s
Joan Nestle
Co-founder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives, lifelong activist, and writer.
Episode: The Gender of Desire: Joan Nestle’s Last Interview
Jonathan Ned Katz
Historian and author of The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams.
Author and historian
Episode: Love, Bulldaggers, and the Birth of Lesbian Research, 1920s-1930s
Julie Enszer
Director of Sinister Wisdom, a scholar, editor, and poet.
Sinister Wisdom
Episode: Love, Bulldaggers, and the Birth of Lesbian Research, 1920s-1930s
Lillian Faderman
Pioneering LGBTQ historian and author of several influential books on lesbian history
Author, includes works such as Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers
Episode: The LezQueer World before Bars, 1920s-1930s
Cookie Woolner
Cultural historian of race, gender, and sexuality
Associate Professor of History at the University of Memphis
Episode: The LezQueer World before Bars, 1920s-1930s

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Jack Gieseking
Host of Our Dyke Histories, a historian and geographer focused on LGBTQ+ communities and cultural spaces.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    The podcast I never knew I needed!

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    ghjfrcjilvew
    United States2 months ago
  • Loving this podcast!!

    This is a really engaging, enjoyable way to learn our d„ke+ histories. Thank you and please keep it coming!

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    5
    commallama26
    United States2 months ago

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A historical deep dive into lesbian, queer, bisexual, trans, and nonbinary communities, focusing on the creation of spaces for these identities amidst societal repression. Each season explores significant cultural venues such as bars, parties, and protests, encompassing a timeline that reveals how these communities have resisted and thrived. The content intersects personal narratives with broader cultural histories, inviting listeners to reflect on both past struggles and ongoing movements. With an engaging host and esteemed guests, the discussions often challenge contemporary issues through historical lenses, making this series a vital resource for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history and culture.

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Our Dyke Histories launched 3 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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