The Stonewall Reader

The Stonewall Reader

New York Public LibraryNew York Public Library

Unveiling Hidden Voices: The Untold Stories Behind the Stonewall Uprising

The Stonewall Reader

The Stonewall Reader

New York Public LibraryNew York Public Library

Unveiling Hidden Voices: The Untold Stories Behind the Stonewall Uprising

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Experience the heartbeat of a revolution. The Stonewall Reader invites you to step into the epicenter of the LGBTQ rights movement during the tumultuous 1960s. Unearth firsthand accounts, personal diaries, and rare literature that paint an intimate portrait of the years leading up to and following the pivotal Stonewall uprising.

Meet key activists like Sylvia Rivera and discover the stories of lesser-known figures such as Ernestine Eckstein, whose voices helped shape a generation. Drawn from the rich archives of the New York Public Library, this anthology reveals the raw emotions, struggles, and triumphs that defined a movement.

Edited by Jason Baumann and featuring a foreword by Edmund White, this collection isn't just a book—it's a journey into the soul of a moment that transformed history. Will you delve into the stories that ignited a legacy?

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