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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
<h3 align="center">'''Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Popular LGBTQ Podcast Producers and Hosts'''</h3>
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<p>Most people do not know that the modern-day animal rights activist movement was begun by Irish lesbian [[Frances Power Cobbe]]Cobbe founded the National Vivisection Society (NAVS) in 1875 and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) in 1898, the first organized animal rights groups in historyShe was appalled by the abuse of animals used in research and scientific endeavours. Particular attention was paid to the use of vivisection – the practice of dissecting animals while they are still alive for the purpose of scientific study.</p>
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<p>Podcasts are periodic digital presentations which listeners can download via the internet and listen to at any timeIn many respects, they are like radio shows (with the presenter and guests mimicking radio DJs and hosts) and hence can be characterized as disruptive to that traditional businessThey are becoming more and more popular with listeners as they become more widely available. Podcasts are a means for individuals to communicate their ideas and talents to a wide audience of individuals interested in niche topics and looking for specific commentary or presentation on a topic.</p>  
  
<p>Cobbe's activism against animal cruelty and abuse has continued to this dayThe movement now includes many prominent entertainment stars and high profile individualsNotable among these includes gay American [[Dan Mathews]], the head of People Against the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA) marketing efforts - he is known for his shock campaigns, including the legendary 'Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' campaign.</p>
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<p>Most podcasts are free, but many of the most popular are on a subscription basis where shows are automatically downloaded to the subscriberThere are many subject matters for podcasts with the most popular being political commentary, comedy, and current affairsInternet radio providers, who rely on paying subscribers, have sprung up to stream in-house produced podcasts sorted by subject matter.</p>
  
<p>There is a close relationship between animal rights activism and the vegan movement.</p>
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<p>An individual who is an expert on a particular subject matter, or who has a well-regarded reputation in their field, tends to attract the most subscribers.  There are many such LGBTQ individuals whose podcasts are widely followed and anticipated.  Keen listeners are always looking for the newest and most innovative podcasts to share with their networks, and popularity can spring up overnight.  There are numerous columnists offering advice on the top LGBTQ podcasts to listen to, and many online commentary sites and traditional magazines are expanding their offerings by producing regular podcasts for subscribers.</p>
  
<p>Animal rights activists draw many parallels between their movement and the LGBTQ rights movement overall.  Both groups point out oppression and bullying, both involve an oppressor and an oppressed party, and there have been significant rights advances in both areas.  There are similar elements of humanewashing and deception in each.  Pre-conceived notions of natural and unnatural behaviour are used to justify violence against a party in both cases. Intersectional research studies are numerous, led by such high profile academics as [[Greta Gaard]].</p> 
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<p>At the moment, most of the popular LGBTQ presenters are located in the english-speaking world.  We have identified podcast producers and hosts who are LGBTQ from Canada, Great Britain, and the United States.  To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Popular LGBTQ Podcast Producers and Hosts|HERE]]'''</p>
 
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<p>In 2019 the largest Initial Public Offering (IPO) of a vegan food company, Beyond Meat, occurred - the price more than doubled on its first trading day giving the firm a remarkable US$ 3.8 billion market capitalization.  Many food companies in the developed world are quickly rolling out vegan food options to capture a rapidly growing niche marketCanada's Maple Leaf Foods company announced an investment to double the output of its plant-based protein operations in the southern United States.</p>
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<p>We have identified notable LGBTQ animal rights activists from Canada, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, and the United States.  To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community|here]]'''</p>
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'''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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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community.  Its database lists over 15,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) 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.
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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 17,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) 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.
 
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]]''
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'''Managing Editor:''' ''[[Mark S. Bonham]]''
  
 
== Search for a Biography ==
 
== Search for a Biography ==
  
To search for an individual from the database of over 15,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Similarly, you can search for a common characteristic such as Country, City, Nobel Prize winners, writers, and so on.
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To search for an individual from the database of over 17,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Similarly, you can search for a common characteristic such as Country, City, Nobel Prize winners, writers, and so on.
  
 
Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the [[Special:AllPages|All Biographies]] section.
 
Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the [[Special:AllPages|All Biographies]] section.
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== Library of Congress Historic Collection - LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive ==
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<p>QueerBio.com has been chosen for the Library of Congress Web Archiving Program - Preserving important cultural artifacts by acquiring, cataloging, preserving and serving collections material of historical importance to  foster education and scholarship.</p>
  
 
== Announcing Our New Documentary Project - Being Different: 101 Global LGBTQ Individuals Who Changed the World ==
 
== Announcing Our New Documentary Project - Being Different: 101 Global LGBTQ Individuals Who Changed the World ==
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We are now Crowdfunding to get this project off the ground.  We would love to have you as part of our team. You can help us and SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!
 
We are now Crowdfunding to get this project off the ground.  We would love to have you as part of our team. You can help us and SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!
  
[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/being-different-documentary '''SEE THE TRAILER, READ MORE AND CROWDFUND HERE''']
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[http://beingdifferentdoc.com/how-to-help-us/ '''SEE THE TRAILER, READ MORE AND CROWDFUND HERE''']
  
 
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== Books Available From QueerBio.Com ==
 
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'''A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community.  Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislationA survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included242 pages
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'''It's A Fabulous Morning! My Interviews With Fascinating People in the LGBTQ World''' (Pearse Murray and [[Mark S. Bonham]], 2019) presents fascinating interviews with individuals from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit and Ally (LGBTQ) community.  Icons such as [[Lily Tomlin]], [[Chaz Bono]], [[Melissa Etheridge]], [[Mark Tewksbury]], [[John Cameron Mitchell]], [[Kathleen Wynne]], [[Wanda Sykes]], [[Tony Kushner]], [[David Hockney]], [[Edmund White]] and more provide their personal stories of the community and their lives within itCompelling insight into events of the community, such as Toronto’s Bath House Raids, is also provided262 pages.
  
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'''A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community. Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislation.  A survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included.  242 pages
  
 
'''Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way.  Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.
 
'''Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way.  Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.
 
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'''Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community.  Presented in a convenient notebook format.  114 pages.
 
'''Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community.  Presented in a convenient notebook format.  114 pages.
  
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Revision as of 20:42, 10 February 2020

DID YOU KNOW?

Popular LGBTQ Podcast Producers and Hosts

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Podcasts are periodic digital presentations which listeners can download via the internet and listen to at any time. In many respects, they are like radio shows (with the presenter and guests mimicking radio DJs and hosts) and hence can be characterized as disruptive to that traditional business. They are becoming more and more popular with listeners as they become more widely available. Podcasts are a means for individuals to communicate their ideas and talents to a wide audience of individuals interested in niche topics and looking for specific commentary or presentation on a topic.

Most podcasts are free, but many of the most popular are on a subscription basis where shows are automatically downloaded to the subscriber. There are many subject matters for podcasts with the most popular being political commentary, comedy, and current affairs. Internet radio providers, who rely on paying subscribers, have sprung up to stream in-house produced podcasts sorted by subject matter.

An individual who is an expert on a particular subject matter, or who has a well-regarded reputation in their field, tends to attract the most subscribers. There are many such LGBTQ individuals whose podcasts are widely followed and anticipated. Keen listeners are always looking for the newest and most innovative podcasts to share with their networks, and popularity can spring up overnight. There are numerous columnists offering advice on the top LGBTQ podcasts to listen to, and many online commentary sites and traditional magazines are expanding their offerings by producing regular podcasts for subscribers.

At the moment, most of the popular LGBTQ presenters are located in the english-speaking world. We have identified podcast producers and hosts who are LGBTQ from Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

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


The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 17,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, two-spirit, or gender fluid (LGBTQ) 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 Editor: Mark S. Bonham

Search for a Biography

To search for an individual from the database of over 17,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Similarly, you can search for a common characteristic such as Country, City, Nobel Prize winners, writers, and so on.

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

Library of Congress Historic Collection - LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive

Loc.png

QueerBio.com has been chosen for the Library of Congress Web Archiving Program - Preserving important cultural artifacts by acquiring, cataloging, preserving and serving collections material of historical importance to foster education and scholarship.

Announcing Our New Documentary Project - Being Different: 101 Global LGBTQ Individuals Who Changed the World

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Despite adversity and discrimination, LGBTQ individuals have excelled throughout history. Yet historians and academics have conveniently participated in the heterosexist erasure of these LGBTQ contributions by omitting the LGBTQ status of prominent historical figures from academic and historical documents. Accordingly, there are relatively few comprehensive projects which document and showcase the influence of these LGBTQ efforts.

Being Different: 101 Global LGBTQ Individuals Who Changed The World will be an original documentary outlining the contributions that members of the LGBTQ community have made, individually and collectively, to changing the world.

We are now Crowdfunding to get this project off the ground. We would love to have you as part of our team. You can help us and SUPPORT THIS PROJECT!

SEE THE TRAILER, READ MORE AND CROWDFUND HERE

Our goal is to make QueerBio.com the go-to website for global biographical information on LGBTQ identified individuals. To do this requires a serious commitment of people and resources, so we need your help to fund and help this project grow.


Click here for more information.

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Books Available From QueerBio.Com

NEW RELEASE

It's A Fabulous Morning! My Interviews With Fascinating People in the LGBTQ World (Pearse Murray and Mark S. Bonham, 2019) presents fascinating interviews with individuals from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit and Ally (LGBTQ) community. Icons such as Lily Tomlin, Chaz Bono, Melissa Etheridge, Mark Tewksbury, John Cameron Mitchell, Kathleen Wynne, Wanda Sykes, Tony Kushner, David Hockney, Edmund White and more provide their personal stories of the community and their lives within it. Compelling insight into events of the community, such as Toronto’s Bath House Raids, is also provided. 262 pages.

New books available

A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World (Mark S. Bonham, 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community. Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislation. A survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included. 242 pages

Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.

READ MORE AND PURCHASE PRINT or EBOOK COPIES HERE

Order for yourself, and the books also make an ideal gift for friends and family while supporting the development of QueerBio.Com