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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS'''</h3>
[[File:lgbtqenvironment.jpg|100px|link=LGBTQ Environmental Activists|thumb|left|LGBTQ Environmental Activists]]
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<p>Did you know that the global environmental movement was founded by an LGBTQ person - scientist and marine biologist [[Rachel Carson]] of the United States? Her ground-breaking book 'Silent Spring' (1962) came from her scientific studies into the effects of the chemical DDT and other pesticides on natural habitats around the world.</p>
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<p>A large number of popular science fiction writers have identified as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ). Many of the themes in science fiction novels themselves originate from the life experiences of the LGBTQ community.</p>
  
<p>Today, it is common to have government ministers tasked with administering such environmental regulations. In addition, there are a significant number of private enterprises with a focus on environmental protection.</p>
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<p>It is believed that the very first science fiction writer in history, the Greek writer [[Lucian]] (120-150 AD), was also the first gay writer in history. Perhaps the most famous science fiction writer of all time is gay writer [[Arthur C. Clarke]], the author of the book '2001: A Space Odyssey'.</p>
  
<p>There are many high-profile LGBTQ individuals today, and from the past, involved in environmental protection. They hail from countries such as Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland, the United States, Norway, Australia, Italy, and Romania. Their biographies reveal a group of talented individuals with a social conscience on an issue which affects our everyday life.  To see the complete list, [[LGBTQ Environmental Activists|CLICK HERE]]</p>
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<p>We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ science fiction writers. They hail from Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Great Britain, Ireland, and Greece:  To see the complete list, [[LGBTQ Science Fiction Writers|CLICK HERE]]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
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<h2 align="center"><em>'''AVAILABLE NOW'''</em></h2>
 
<h3 align="center">'''CHAMPIONS: BIOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL LGBTQ PIONEERS'''</h3>
 
<h3 align="center">'''CHAMPIONS: BIOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL LGBTQ PIONEERS'''</h3>
<h3 align="center">Available in 2015 Weekly Diary and Notebook format</h3>
 
 
[[File:championsnotebookfront.jpg|100px|link=http://store.queerbio.com/shop/|thumb|left|New book available]]
 
[[File:championsnotebookfront.jpg|100px|link=http://store.queerbio.com/shop/|thumb|left|New book available]]
  

Revision as of 18:32, 31 March 2015

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS

LGBTQ Science Fiction Writers

A large number of popular science fiction writers have identified as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ). Many of the themes in science fiction novels themselves originate from the life experiences of the LGBTQ community.

It is believed that the very first science fiction writer in history, the Greek writer Lucian (120-150 AD), was also the first gay writer in history. Perhaps the most famous science fiction writer of all time is gay writer Arthur C. Clarke, the author of the book '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ science fiction writers. They hail from Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Great Britain, Ireland, and Greece: To see the complete list, CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here

AVAILABLE NOW

CHAMPIONS: BIOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL LGBTQ PIONEERS

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Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals who have made remarkable, and often brave, firsts in their professions.

Artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the global LGBTQ community are included. Too often hidden from view or simply unknown, their biographies make for compelling reading and research.

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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 9,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.


Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello, Gordon Dunbar

Search for a Biography

To search for an individual from the database of over 9,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.

Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.

To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

Subscribe to our Weekly Email Biography Newsletter

By subscribing to our weekly email Biography Newsletter you will receive a weekly email containing informative stories about notable international LGBTQ individuals or groups.


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Annual Awards established in 2007 to recognize individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to the advancement and education of human rights issues surrounding sexual education. Click here to find out more about the Bonham Centre Awards, past recipients, and present nominees.

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