Happy Pride! Your Brown University Library is highlighting “Archives of Sexuality and Gender: International Perspectives on LGBTQ Activism and Culture” as its Electronic Resource of the Month.

“Archives of Sexuality and Gender: International Perspectives on LGBTQ Activism and Culture” examines diversity in underrepresented areas of the world such as southern Africa and Australia, highlighting cultural and social histories, struggles for rights and freedoms, explorations of sexuality, and organizations and key figures in LGBTQ history. It ensures LGBTQ stories and experiences are preserved. Among many diverse and historical 20th century collections, materials include:

• The Papers of Simon Nkoli, a prominent South African anti-apartheid, gay and lesbian rights, and HIV/AIDS activist
• Exit newspaper (formerly Link/Skakel), South Africa’s longest running monthly LGBTQ publication
• Geographic Files, also known as “Lesbians in…” with coverage from Albania to Zimbabwe
• The largest available collection of digitized Australian LGBTQ periodicals

The Library Expert whose specialties intersect with this archive is Leo Lovemore, Librarian for History, Society, and Culture. You can reach out to them directly at leo_lovemore@brown.edu for virtual or in-person consultations, classes, and meetings.