Recent Blog Posts
Museum Monday: United Lynn Pride
“Through a Rainbow Lens” documents over 160 years of working-class LGBTQIA+ history through newspaper articles, documents, and oral histories. The project opened as an exhibit at the Lynn Museum & Arts Center in 2024 and lives on as a digital archive and documentaty.
How We Tell Their Story – Part 3: Queer Possibility
Queer people have always existed. However, the conversation surrounding how we talk about queer people in history is evolving.
What constitutes “proof” of a queer identity or relationship? What are the ethics of “outing” a historical figure? How do we leave room for queer possibility?
This three part series explores the challenges and opportunities of exploring queer history.
How We Tell Their Story – Part 2: Out of the Closet
Queer people have always existed. However, the conversation surrounding how we talk about queer people in history is evolving.
What constitutes “proof” of a queer identity or relationship? What are the ethics of “outing” a historical figure? How do we leave room for queer possibility?
This three part series explores the challenges and opportunities of exploring queer history.
How We Tell Their Story – Part 1: Burden of Proof
Queer people have always existed. However, the conversation surrounding how we talk about queer people in history is evolving.
What constitutes “proof” of a queer identity or relationship? What are the ethics of “outing” a historical figure? How do we leave room for queer possibility?
This three part series explores the challenges and opportunities of exploring queer history.
Museum Monday: Washington State Historical Society
Washington State Historical Society’s “Crossing Boundaries “exhibit is a premiere example of the importance of empowering internal champions, leading by example, prioritizing staff knowledge, and collaborating with external partners to create an impactful initiative.
Celebrating Queer Icons for AANHPI Heritage Month 2025
Throughout United States history, immigrants from Asia and Pacific Islands have made significant contributions to the country, while also facing systemic and interpersonal discrimination. To challenge these stereotypes and respect the diversity of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, we are uplifting the queer stories of AANHPI individuals to bring awareness to the intersectionality of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation today and throughout history.
