University of North Carolina Press Black. Queer. Southern. Women.: An Oral History - UNC Press

Explore the powerful life narratives of more than seventy African American queer women in this essential oral history. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, this book examines how these women experience and express their racial, sexual, gender, and class identities. Set in the American South, these stories reveal the realities of living in a region where such identities often exist on the margins of society. Through the methods of oral history and performance ethnography, author E. Patrick Johnson provides a deep look into the lives of those who have shaped the region's social landscape. This work enriches the historical record of racialized sexual minorities and brings visibility to the thriving communities within the South. It is a significant addition to the study of social and urban history, offering a direct connection to the lived experiences of these women.