If you ever make another video on Historic LGBTQ+ people(which I'm sure you will), you might want to include Julie D'aubigny. She was an opera singer in the 17th century and openly bisexual. She also cross-dressed. Julie was never afraid to get into a sword duel over a cute lady(or lad) and, when questioned about her true gender, would rip open her shirt and fight with her breasts out. In order to provoke a fight, she would often shout taunts to the men in question. And she's also proof that non-straight people can be religious. Absolute legend.
@@emmacarter6033 she's in westworld and also she's in Dr Who I think? So she's in popular culture. There's also great stickers on her-i have a few from Redbubble.
Could you do a historical profile on Sally Ride? She was the first american woman in space. It wasnt revealed till after her death that she was lesbian when her partner wrote her obituary. She broke through a lot of glass ceilings and faced sexism in the sciences every day. She is a huge role model for me, but I am finding that more and more people have forgotten who she was.
wow, i remember in like 2nd grade we learned about Sally Ride and i have never known she was a lesbian despite being one myself,.,.,.i always liked her lmao and thought she was the baddest bitch
@@jaydentarver60 we should know more about science women. It's all men. While it weren't. And it was so much more difficult to get in (patents on husbands name etc). While science is awesome. Microbio? Mostly women. Women are perfectly able to do science. As long as you like it, your character fits. And of course some level of intelligence, and just education. Everyone can do science
Here is another one to add: Angela Davis! She is a Black lesbian that is most known for her radical work for anti-racism and police and prison abolition. Her book “are prisons’s obsolete?” provides a very interesting read. She is being talked a lot about currently since her work is so relevant so I recommend checking her out.
yes!! also, if anyone's interested in reading "are prisons obsolete?" (which i'd definitely recommend), you can find it for free as a pdf-file with a quick google search. and some of her lectures and interviews are available on spotify if reading is not your thing!
the DIVERSITY. the EDUCATION. the FLAVOUR. i'm lowkey getting emotional because most videos like this are all cis white gay men and it's,,, painful to watch those over and over and not relate to a single person there. thank you !!! the actual diversity mixed with the absolute SHADE toward historians assuming everyone was "gal pals" and "just visiting" makes this one of my FAVOURITE videos
Speaking of education. Did you know that Sophia Jex Blake is on the English History GCSE curriculum as of 2021. I finished high school last year and started the History GCSE in 2018 when I began the course and had known of Jex Bake before then. Also Queen Elizabeth I was probably ace, famously never married, maybe had a romantic relationship or 2 and unknown whether or not she was virgin and she is obviously on the curriculum (one of if not the greatest of English monarchs).
@@bensmith1955 yes... Except that at high school we were taught that QE1 had male lovers, but never married because then she'd have shared the monarchy with who ever she married....🤦♀️🤷♀️
@@jennifermccarthy6733 I don't recall that she had any lovers in terms of sexual interaction. That whole virgin queen thing was an immense source of political and religious power, she as a canny politician would never have jeopardised this. She undoubtable fell in love with Robert Dudley and would have married him, if he wasn't implicated in the death of his wife in an unfortunate fight with a staircase.
@@bensmith1955 "male lovers" at a Catholic school aren't the same as "male lovers" in every day life 🤣 Somehow never occured to me (or my history teacher apparently) that 'normal' people mightn't consider them lovers just because they 'never had' sex 🤷♀️ Although I guess you did purport she was ace and not aro, and she could have been ace and still had the male lovers... 🤔 The implication that I remember however was "she was Christian and never married, (because then she'd have shared the monarchy), so of course she wouldn't have consummated a relationship, however much she wanted to" Maybe (hopefully!) it's taught with a different emphasis now (or perhaps it always was in non-christian schools!?) I thought there was another potential match - beyond Dudley? (You'll have to forgive me, I'm going back 15 years!)
@@jennifermccarthy6733 yes there were many other matches such as the brother of the French king (not married because of politics and religion) and Ivan the Terrible (not sure on why they never married, Elizabeth was dropped from my school due to Covid). I also never went to a Catholic school, rather a Church of England school. There has also not been much evidence, if any to suggest that she had physical lovers and I believed that there was one instance which she was disgusted by a conversation on it (I may be wrong, again I didn't complete my course on Elizabeth at GCSE but I will revisit her next year for A-level).
Number 11: Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, fabulous gay and disability rights/education activist, and lover of vintage fashion. Despite suffering severe health challenges throughout her life, and a worsening of her condition during the 2020 Pride Month, Jessica continually perseveres to bring her audience enjoyable, beautiful and well-researched videos that advocate for love and compassion for all people. She brings a ray of sunshine into the lives of all who see her, and is likely to do even greater things as she continues to follow her ambitions.
I really admire Sister Rosetta Tharpe who was the inventor of rock n roll. She combined blues and gospel to create a unique sound along with her electric guitar as early as the 1930s.
Magnus made me cry. As a gay jew who lives very closeted, it really touched me. I also have a nickname for homosexuality/being a lesbian in my journals.
The world as we knew it is literally crumbling around us. The time (for all of us, in every way) to love ourselves enough to live how we really want to is now.
A yellow paper crown, as a cis-het religious Jewish mama, I offer you a big hug. ❤️ You are loveable and valid. May your family be more accepting than you expect. In case it helps, I've been doing some Torah research, finding verses and stories that support living one's truth and sharing them on my channel. ♥️💛💚💙💜
I’m glad you included Stormé. Most articles about the Stonewall riots these days seem to forget about her; many of them on purpose. Lesbian erasure even within the family 🤷🏻♀️
I feel like everyone should know about Mark Ashton, he was truly great man who died too young and could have done so much more. Mark was a political and civil rights activist, ever since he got into politics as a teenager he helped to fight for the rights of anyone being oppressed whether that be by their employer, the government or both. In 1984 a few months into the miners strike it was becoming more and more obvious to him that there were similarities in the way the government were treating the miners and their families and the way the government treated LGBT people. At the 1984 London Pride March he and his friend Mike Jackson carried buckets asking for donations to help support the miners and their families. Shortly after the march the group Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners was formed, the group spent the next year raising money to help buy food, clothes, pay bills and pay the bail of people who were being wrongly arrested on the picket lines in the Dulais Valley, South Wales. They raised approximately £20,000 over that year. When the strike ended the miners and their families didn't forget the support they had received from them and at the 1985 London Pride March the miners and their families came to London and alongside LGSM they led the march that year, it was one of the first times that such a large amount of straight people marched in solidarity with the LGBT community at the London Pride March. The miners further supported the LGBT community after that by helping to push motions raised at the Labour Party Conference to enshrine gay and lesbian rights into their manifesto, something which although it had been raised before and getting denied, finally passed. Mark continued to fight for other workers rights over the next couple of years and while standing on the picket lines alongside print workers in 1987 he began to suffer terrible cough which only got worse and more painful. He had been diagnosed with HIV about 18 months earlier but he never let it stop him from fighting for others. On the 30th January 1987 it had eventually got so bad that he had to go to the hospital, it was then that he was diagnosed with AIDS. Mark died on the 11th February 1987 from Pneumonia brought on by AIDS. He was only 26 years old but in his short life he had, he managed to help bring solidarity between two communities, the miners and LGBT people, which even just a few months before LGSM was formed would have seemed impossible but that solidarity is something that was finally able to bring in some protection for Queer people and i think that's pretty amazing. The movie "Pride" and the book "Pride: The Unlikely Story of the True Heroes of the Miners' Strike" are great for learning some more about Mark and LGSM. Also the song "For a Friend" by The Communards was written for Mark by Jimmy Somerville who was Marks best friend and a member of LGSM. The song is quite a beautiful tribute to a great man lost way to soon.
I love old timey slang for gay! Some of my favorites are: “friend of Dorothy” which means lesbian and am/fm or ac/dc which mean bisexual. Drop more in the replies!Also in the book middlesex (fantastic read btw) a lesbian is described as “one of those women they named the island after” and I love it.
Sapporo s was a grand bar in balto yep wer have all the gay bars gone ? We use 2 rock little. Italy o yes all the way 2 bostan street fells point on an on. It was great now i guess dateing site humm ? Open 4 in putt peace like video ty !
22:26 WAIT THEY’RE THE LADIES FROM THAT IMAGE WHERE SOME CONFUSED STRAIGHT PERSON WAS ASKING TO SEE PICTURES OF THEIR HUSBANDS! THEY’RE TRULY PIONEERS OF THE JUST GALS BEING PALS MEME
Someone that could be presented in a episode of your historical figures serie is Rose Valland, for her bravery and her determination to protect art in time of war despite putting her life on the line. During WW2, she spied the looting by Nazis of the collections of art that passed at the Jeu de Paume Museum and were from the greatests Jewish art dealers in Paris. With the help of her notes, the Monuments Men knew almost all the locations of the storage of the art that was stolen. While she never came out publicly, she did publish the thesis of her lover after her death. She is now burried with this lover in the familial plot. Another interesting fact is that she was more educated that other women of her time and that she pursue higher education despite her socio-economie backgroung.
I get very overwhelmed when doing deep dive research on my own, I had a brain injury a year and a half ago that makes absorbing written information a lot harder for me than it once was, but this video essay format makes learning so much easier and more enjoyable, thank you 💜
When you read the piece that Lauren wrote, it made me teary eyed, I've recently realised I'm a lesbian, and hearing the part about her quietly accepting herself really hit my heart like a freight train
I'm pretty sure this helps educate crusty old queers too. I'm just a little bit sad Josephine Baker wasn't on the list, black, bisexual, singer, activist and spied against the Nazis. But she might have had her on previous lists.
I had a dream last night that Jessica was a substitute teacher for one of my classes (despite having graduated college, I still frequently dream about school), and now here she is teaching me things that the school system would never
Hi love that you made your list colour inclusive but it's pretty Euro focused There are a ton of Asian and African LGBT+ people literally risking there life every they maybe highlight them this month 👍🏾 Still love it
Pepe Julian Onziema! He's a trans rights activist in Uganda. You know the clip "why r u gae??", that's a homophobic television presenter asking Pepe about his cause. Pepe put up with this man's antics, continued the interview, and managed to air his beliefs nationally. Fucking legend.
Ahem... we should absolutely learn more about LGBTQ+ icons from all over the world, but... how is it Euro-centric when 7 out of the 10 people are from the US?
@@elektra121 the defintic on eurocentric imcludes the us: Eurocentrism (also Eurocentricity or Western-centrism)[1] is a worldview that is centered on Western civilization or a biased view that favors it over non-Western civilizations.In this sense, the term Eurocentrism includes not only geographical Europe, but all “neo-European” states in North America, South Africa and Australia
@@Robbie1308 Ah! Didn't know that. As a European, I found it a little sad, that there were mostly US-American people. I would have liked to hear more about non-english speaking European people, for example. So it was strange to hear it called Eurocentric when it was mostly US-America-centric.
Me (a German) saying Magnus's name extremely german: MaKnuSS HiRscchhhhfElt You: Magnus Hirschfeld Me: Why am I german? It sounds so pretty in english.😂
Having been in your situation (bedbound, in massive pain) more than a few times, I just want to say that the fact you’ve made this video is simply astounding! No way on earth could I do it! I can barely complete a sentence when I’m like that! Well done.
Good job Jess, you consummate professional. “There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed the burden of a profession, which is to write even when you don't want to, don't much like what you're writing, and aren't writing particularly well.” ― Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie: An Autobiography
I recently came out as bisexual and it’s so good to learn about other wonderful LGBTQ+ people! Thank you for educating me and I hope your health continues to improve. 🏳️🌈❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much for highlighting these remarkable human beings. Some I was aware of, others you introduced me to. I always appreciate being educated on new people and their contributions to humanity. We need this to be a part of our entire educational system. It would go a long way towards understanding and acceptance. Thanks again, Jessica! I am in constant awe of your efforts in providing us with important and life affirming content. Continue to recover and get better. My best to you, Claudia, and Walter & Tilly. Take care! 👍🤟💝
i am SO moved by your willing to film this all the way through despite your visible discomfort. one can see how you take this seriously. you are wonderful. hope you get well soon and thanks for this amazing video ♥
Yes Tove Jansson was at least bisexual, and she based one of her characters on her girlfriend, Too-Ticky (Tuutikki). My favorite book, Who will comfort Toffle (Vem ska trösta Knyttet) , is dedicated to her aswell, its an adorable story and I love the art.
I have to say, this is my absolutely favorite video of yours so far this year! Very educational while at the same time throwing sass! Keep up the good work (I also hope you get better soon!!)
Starts video... Jessica: I've hurt my back and my leg is in excruciating pain. Me: **about to crash through the screen to offer tea and caring services**
Timestamps to ease navigation and re-watch , enjoy lovely people. 10. Sophia Jex Blake (1840-1912) and Margaret Todd (1859-1918): The Victorian Science Wife 1:48 et 3:37 9. Dolores Del Rio (1905-1983): Hollywood's Latina Lady Lover 4:41 8. Jonathan Van Ness: Queer Eye for the Non-binary style 5:33 7. Alicia Garza : Queer Civil rights activist 6:55 6. Magnus Hirshfeld (1868-1935): German physician and sexologist. Advocated for Gay and Trans rights 8:32 5. Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992): Gender Non-conforming Stonewall Starter 12:00 (Half way there!) 4. Stormé DeLarverie (1920-2014): Lesbian Stonewall Starter 14:37 3. Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002): Lesbian Stonewall Starter 16:42 2. Ruth Ellis (1899-2000): The oldest Lesbian ever! 18:17 1. Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley: the cutest wives ever 20:18 et 22:21
I`m happy that you feel good enough to sit up and film. all the love to you and Claudia, I wish you lots of energy and happiness in the future. take your time, kisses and hugs from the Netherlands
love this!!! it's so refreshing and heartening to hear stories about gay people and ESPECIALLY gay people who lived throughout history with happy, hopeful and fulfilling lives and with loving partners and friends.
When Jessica says to comment with an LGBTQA+ person everyone should know about and you instantly think of your best friend before remembering she’s not a famous/historical figure.... yet 😉❤️🌈
Alguien más habla español? No sé cómo encontré este canal, pero ahora lo amo. Does anyone else speak Spanish? I don't know how I found this channel, but now I love it.😊🌸
Mi mamá es de México, pero no aprendí español cuando yo era joven. Estoy aprendiendo ahora y me gusta mucho hablar español, y también me gusta mucho este canal
Thank you so much for introducing me to these wonderful people! It is so painful that so many shining lives have been lost or destroyed. Big love to you. Appreciate the joy you bring to my life.
So few people know about Bayard Rustin. He was an openly gay black man and civil rights activist who worked closely with MLK and was involved in the March on Washington.
In Poland we had a lesbian power-couple of Maria Konopnicka and Maria Dulębianka (called affectionly Piotrek, eng. Peter, by Konopnicka). They met for the first time in 1886 latest (as it's not known precisly) and the first mencion of Dulębianka in Konopnicka's letter we have is from 1889. Konopnicka was a poet, novelist, children's writer, translator, journalist, critic. Dulębianka an artist, poet, publicist. Both were feminist activists for women's rights and for Polish independence. Maria Dulębianka even ran as a candidate in the 1908 election for the Parliament of Galicia (name of a crownland of the Austrian Empire in Poland, as it was under ocupation from 1772 till 1918), but was rejected because she was a woman. Thanks to them and other feminists, women in Poland gained voting rights in 1918.
Timestamps: 1:48 Sophia Jex Blake and Margaret Todd 4:42 Dolores del Rio 5:33 Jonathan Van Ness 6:56 Alicia Garza 8:33 Magnus Hirschfeld 12:02 Marsha P. Johnson 14:29 Stormé DeLarverie 16:43 Sylvia Rivera 18:18 Ruth Ellis 20:19 Lauren Morelli & Samira Wiley
I'm loving pride month because I'm depressed alot (even more than normal) and just the appreciation of everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, POC, immigrants and just everyone, all of us lovely rainbow people makes me just feel more colourful if you know what I mean. Just warm, and hopeful that maybe it can get better and let's hope we can all stand together in every way and make society a better place finally after POC being treated so badly for this damn long xxx
Loved this video! Missed seeing you Jessica! It takes so long for people with connective tissue disorders to heal injuries! I’ve had similar injuries and bruising of my spine where no position helps the pain. Hang in there and keep taking those strong strong meds!
I came here right after watching latest "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" (S07E14), which all but made my cry at the injustice and suffering of the black people in America. And now after watching your video I feel the same about suffering in LGTBQ+ community. Your video is positive and hopeful, but it doesn't make the truth any easier to hear and absorb. I admire your determination to make this very important video in the face of adversity. Also, with all due respect to Lauren and Samira, I still think that you and Claudia are The Cutest Wives Ever!
I just want to thank you for your efforts into making this video even though you're in pain. I learn a lot from you and your videos ♥️ P.S. I hope you get better
Hello Jessica! Much love and daily prayers! Something happened to me a few days ago. Was standing at the stove and my back went out. Spent days in bed with lots of meds and hear oacks. Still not great . Only place I can sit comfortably is the computer chair and can't always get the guys off it. Heal soon,, my lovely
eden this is exactly me as well haha! i took a class on the weimar republic and did my final project on queer rights/culture in berlin at the time. dr. magnus hirschfeld’s story really touched me
Coming back to this video a few months later and I wanted to seriously applaud you for being such a freaking professional. You show us authenticity while also doing the damn thing and honoring some other badasses (you forgot to include yourself on the list!). Thank you to you and your editor (if you have one??) for leaving in your struggles to continue filming. Sending healing spoons your way! :)
I was so eager for this video, I haven't watched it yet (but I will just after my comment!) but I know this is going to be a very good video as always! You're one of my favorite UA-camrs, I watch you from France, and I wanted to let you know that you really did help me accept that I'm actually lesbian, like no one else did. You do an amazing job on this channel and I hope you know that! ❤ thank you so much Jessica! (And sorry for the mistakes, I don't use google translate since I'm trying to learn by myself haha!)
I love it how interesting this is BUT I'm also so impressed with how you've managed speaking so well, keeping the funny snippets in, AND getting done up so beautifully despite all your pain and tough days/weeks
Oh, someone from early last century identified as asexual? You see, acephobes, it's NOT a new thing. Please do a video talking about the Kinsey Scale and the original project's inadvertent discovery of the ace community and the fact this all happened in the 40's!! I'm so sick of people thinking it's a "new thing" 😒
...You do realize she identified as asexual because she'd be more readily accepted than if she came out as gay, right? And then later came out as gay? Jessica literally says so in the video
@@elijahh2220 that still means that asexuality was a thing back then which was op's point, that being ace isnt some new fangled thing, love from a fellow Ace op🖤🤍💜
@@galli0 The term "asexuality" wasn't the official term back. Yes, there have always been asexual individuals throughout human existence, but they were never referred to as "asexuals" until 1960s. Asexuality has never been illegal, and it has usually gone unnoticed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_asexual_history
@@Lfufu20 The Wikipedia list is incomplete. Carl Schlegel the German-born reverend and one of the first modern gay activists in the U.S. wrote in a 1907 speech: “Let the same laws for all the intermediate stages of sexual life: the homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, be legal as they are now in existence for the heterosexuals,” And the famous sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld also used the term in “The Role of Homosexual Men and Women in Society” in 1920, when suggesting that “we must (if this were possible) describe” philosophers like Immanuel Kant “as being asexual.” Frequent references can also be found for asexuality as a sexual orientation within the early trans community: In 1952, the magazine Transvestia claimed that, while most trans people “are entirely heterosexual,” “some are also asexual.” As for asexuality never having been illegal, examples of compulsory sexuality laws include the voidability of marriage for lack of consummation in some jurisdictions.
oh deadass i had just finished searching to see if you'd said anything about what's happening all over the world right now or were going to mention ANY support for Black folks AT ALL when i hit 1:30 in the video + exhaled. didn't even realize i was holding my breath. cause i really love this channel + wanted to remain a supporter but can't afford to support folks who can't vocally or visibly support us. glad i was able to exhale. whew. this is a great list. ❤✊🏾 thanks.
I felt Jessica's kiss on my cheek )) sending lots of support and love to you, our Sunshine. I didn't know about Samira Wiley and her love story, though I watched the series. Thanks.
I’m so happy Ruth Ellis was mentioned!!! She was born in my hometown and went to the high school I go to, so I love hearing about her lol. A local college in Springfield has/had (I’m unsure if it’s still there) a monument dedicated to her and other Black people who made Springfield what it is today. Our local library also had a showing of a documentary made about her. She’s not very frequently talked about, so I’m really happy to see her here!!!!!
Seeing you being at least a little bit better and learning about all these amazing human beings who fought for the right things in the past, helped me alot to unwind from a very stressful day - so thank you a lot, Jessica... I know you probably won´t see this, but you work towards becoming and already being just as iconic as the people in your video! Lots of love from Germany and get well soon!
I'm kind of in awe after finding this channel-- I cannot thank it enough for all the valuable knowledge I've gained after binge-watching it as if there's no tomorrow.
You're just so funny when you laugh in the face of your pain! It's so good to see you back, and that you feel well enough to do so. I realized [just now] on how much preparation and research actually goes into of one of your documentaries on your channel, and I personally want to thank you for that. Love has no boundaries, and learning about other beautiful souls enriches all of our lives for the better. Thank you! 😊
great video! Miss Major is a black trans woman activist from the stonewall uprising as well!!! she's still alive and politically active and her retirement fund still needs money!
yes people tend forget about her which is strange considering shes still alive and well and continuing to work as an activist. she also is recovering from a stroke so she needs all the financial support she can get
I love you so much and I lowkey strted tearing up at some of these. Thank you for this amazing video!!! I know you dont technically owe us anything but can we also have more non-western icons in the future? All of these pepple are definitely great, but it gets kind of demoralising to see people from just USA and Western Europe.
Your positivity, sarcastic humor, lovely voice, well-researched videos, and wonderful self is so needed at this time. Thank you for making this, your donations, and yourself 💕💕
Happy pride to everyone! 🏳️🌈 Glad you're feeling a bit better Jessica. About the current police brutality situation, I wish I could do more to help the cause and protests other than offer support through the internet. I'm so sorry, you have all my love. 💕💕💕💕💕
Big Mama Thornton. She was an influential US rhythm and blues singer. She recorded Hound Dog before Elvis and Ball n' Chain before Janis Joplin. She was openly a lesbian and played all across the US and Europe in the 20th century.
Jessica, Thank you for bringing history alive for us. I have always loved studying history. Although it has been a struggle to find information not written by those who pretend that that other historical figures who are not straight, white and predominantly male are less than and not worth their time to chronicle. It is so refreshing to learn about all of the historical figures that you showcase. Sending hugs to you. Tricia B 🤗🤗🤗😃
I'm very proud of you for working through your extra pain. As a woman who loves people for who they are and not their sex I appreciate all the education and fun on your channel. ❤️
So good to see you, you glorious wonder. You are a human prism, dear lady. Light doesn’t just hit you and go dull or reflect whatever lame color is painted on. No, darling, you take in light and flare out all colors of the spectrum, magnifying all those glorious wavelengths and translating them for the world to see and admire. Thank you for keeping rainbows inside you, ready for a brilliant fling of acceptance and love at a moment’s notice. Even when you’re having a rough time with the German pronunciations.
Can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. It is outstanding! You did an amazing job in research and presentation. As an old lesbian with disabilities, my pain level would never let me do that and I am grateful for all your work and dedication. Thank you!
This is so amazing and beautiful! We have so many wonderful people involved in our movement. I appreciate that you allowed us to see the accommodations that you made for yourself as well. Much love. ❤
a bit disappointed to not see miss major on this list. shes currently struggling to afford her retirement and pay medical bills after a stroke. you can donate to her directly at fundly.com/missmajor
It’s so sad that people in the „richest and greatest country on earth“ have to start crowdfunding campaigns to pay their medical bills and be able to retire. It should not be like that.
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A gay icon you should known about: Jessica Kellgren-fozard 🌈
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Also Natalie Wynn.
im pretty sure you and claudia take the award for cutest wives ever tho
Agreed, and I wish you both the very best of the world for the rest of your lives!
Spot on
i agree, but have you seen minx and krism?
Total goals
I mean they tie with my friends mum’s to me but still they are so cute!
shes in excruciating pain and is still serving looks? QUEEN!!
Delores del Rio was so beautiful. I would say stunning.There is a mural of her in Hollywood.
Ikr what an icon
If you ever make another video on Historic LGBTQ+ people(which I'm sure you will), you might want to include Julie D'aubigny. She was an opera singer in the 17th century and openly bisexual. She also cross-dressed. Julie was never afraid to get into a sword duel over a cute lady(or lad) and, when questioned about her true gender, would rip open her shirt and fight with her breasts out. In order to provoke a fight, she would often shout taunts to the men in question. And she's also proof that non-straight people can be religious. Absolute legend.
She sounds really interesting. I may have to do my own research on her!
@@emmacarter6033 she's in westworld and also she's in Dr Who I think? So she's in popular culture. There's also great stickers on her-i have a few from Redbubble.
Ok she sounds like a total badass that I need to research
@@emmacarter6033 There's a great episode of Citation Needed about her
Absolute unit
Could you do a historical profile on Sally Ride? She was the first american woman in space. It wasnt revealed till after her death that she was lesbian when her partner wrote her obituary. She broke through a lot of glass ceilings and faced sexism in the sciences every day. She is a huge role model for me, but I am finding that more and more people have forgotten who she was.
wow, i remember in like 2nd grade we learned about Sally Ride and i have never known she was a lesbian despite being one myself,.,.,.i always liked her lmao and thought she was the baddest bitch
@@jaydentarver60 we should know more about science women. It's all men. While it weren't. And it was so much more difficult to get in (patents on husbands name etc).
While science is awesome. Microbio? Mostly women.
Women are perfectly able to do science. As long as you like it, your character fits. And of course some level of intelligence, and just education. Everyone can do science
That's so cool! I only knew her name because of We Didnt Start The Fire :P definitely going to read up on her more!
I certainty didnt forget about her, BUT I DIDNT KNOW SHE WAS GAY!! lesbians,, in space!! What a woman
Space lesbians!
Here is another one to add: Angela Davis! She is a Black lesbian that is most known for her radical work for anti-racism and police and prison abolition. Her book “are prisons’s obsolete?” provides a very interesting read. She is being talked a lot about currently since her work is so relevant so I recommend checking her out.
yes!! also, if anyone's interested in reading "are prisons obsolete?" (which i'd definitely recommend), you can find it for free as a pdf-file with a quick google search. and some of her lectures and interviews are available on spotify if reading is not your thing!
@@michellemarlies oh my gosh this is so cool! Thank youuuu
There's also a biography film available about her
the DIVERSITY. the EDUCATION. the FLAVOUR. i'm lowkey getting emotional because most videos like this are all cis white gay men and it's,,, painful to watch those over and over and not relate to a single person there. thank you !!! the actual diversity mixed with the absolute SHADE toward historians assuming everyone was "gal pals" and "just visiting" makes this one of my FAVOURITE videos
Speaking of education. Did you know that Sophia Jex Blake is on the English History GCSE curriculum as of 2021. I finished high school last year and started the History GCSE in 2018 when I began the course and had known of Jex Bake before then. Also Queen Elizabeth I was probably ace, famously never married, maybe had a romantic relationship or 2 and unknown whether or not she was virgin and she is obviously on the curriculum (one of if not the greatest of English monarchs).
@@bensmith1955 yes... Except that at high school we were taught that QE1 had male lovers, but never married because then she'd have shared the monarchy with who ever she married....🤦♀️🤷♀️
@@jennifermccarthy6733 I don't recall that she had any lovers in terms of sexual interaction. That whole virgin queen thing was an immense source of political and religious power, she as a canny politician would never have jeopardised this. She undoubtable fell in love with Robert Dudley and would have married him, if he wasn't implicated in the death of his wife in an unfortunate fight with a staircase.
@@bensmith1955 "male lovers" at a Catholic school aren't the same as "male lovers" in every day life 🤣
Somehow never occured to me (or my history teacher apparently) that 'normal' people mightn't consider them lovers just because they 'never had' sex 🤷♀️
Although I guess you did purport she was ace and not aro, and she could have been ace and still had the male lovers... 🤔 The implication that I remember however was "she was Christian and never married, (because then she'd have shared the monarchy), so of course she wouldn't have consummated a relationship, however much she wanted to"
Maybe (hopefully!) it's taught with a different emphasis now (or perhaps it always was in non-christian schools!?)
I thought there was another potential match - beyond Dudley? (You'll have to forgive me, I'm going back 15 years!)
@@jennifermccarthy6733 yes there were many other matches such as the brother of the French king (not married because of politics and religion) and Ivan the Terrible (not sure on why they never married, Elizabeth was dropped from my school due to Covid). I also never went to a Catholic school, rather a Church of England school. There has also not been much evidence, if any to suggest that she had physical lovers and I believed that there was one instance which she was disgusted by a conversation on it (I may be wrong, again I didn't complete my course on Elizabeth at GCSE but I will revisit her next year for A-level).
have a rainbow
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and a cookie because you deserve it!
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Thank you! 🏳️🌈 Have a rainbow flag in return. And a hug🤗
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Thanks for the cookie, I was hungry
🍓🍋🍊🍏🍇 have a sweet rainbow! 🤍
Now I’m hungry for cookies 😒
"I'm deaf! Leave me alone!"
LOL Jessica's quote of the month😂
Number 11: Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, fabulous gay and disability rights/education activist, and lover of vintage fashion. Despite suffering severe health challenges throughout her life, and a worsening of her condition during the 2020 Pride Month, Jessica continually perseveres to bring her audience enjoyable, beautiful and well-researched videos that advocate for love and compassion for all people. She brings a ray of sunshine into the lives of all who see her, and is likely to do even greater things as she continues to follow her ambitions.
I really admire Sister Rosetta Tharpe who was the inventor of rock n roll. She combined blues and gospel to create a unique sound along with her electric guitar as early as the 1930s.
YASSSSS she is badass
I second, third that.and you can find videos of her performances on YT
Magnus made me cry. As a gay jew who lives very closeted, it really touched me. I also have a nickname for homosexuality/being a lesbian in my journals.
The world as we knew it is literally crumbling around us. The time (for all of us, in every way) to love ourselves enough to live how we really want to is now.
The story of the hirschfeldinstitute is also very noticable but sad (damn Nazis!)
A yellow paper crown, as a cis-het religious Jewish mama, I offer you a big hug. ❤️ You are loveable and valid. May your family be more accepting than you expect.
In case it helps, I've been doing some Torah research, finding verses and stories that support living one's truth and sharing them on my channel. ♥️💛💚💙💜
I’m glad you included Stormé. Most articles about the Stonewall riots these days seem to forget about her; many of them on purpose. Lesbian erasure even within the family 🤷🏻♀️
I feel like everyone should know about Mark Ashton, he was truly great man who died too young and could have done so much more. Mark was a political and civil rights activist, ever since he got into politics as a teenager he helped to fight for the rights of anyone being oppressed whether that be by their employer, the government or both. In 1984 a few months into the miners strike it was becoming more and more obvious to him that there were similarities in the way the government were treating the miners and their families and the way the government treated LGBT people. At the 1984 London Pride March he and his friend Mike Jackson carried buckets asking for donations to help support the miners and their families. Shortly after the march the group Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners was formed, the group spent the next year raising money to help buy food, clothes, pay bills and pay the bail of people who were being wrongly arrested on the picket lines in the Dulais Valley, South Wales. They raised approximately £20,000 over that year. When the strike ended the miners and their families didn't forget the support they had received from them and at the 1985 London Pride March the miners and their families came to London and alongside LGSM they led the march that year, it was one of the first times that such a large amount of straight people marched in solidarity with the LGBT community at the London Pride March. The miners further supported the LGBT community after that by helping to push motions raised at the Labour Party Conference to enshrine gay and lesbian rights into their manifesto, something which although it had been raised before and getting denied, finally passed. Mark continued to fight for other workers rights over the next couple of years and while standing on the picket lines alongside print workers in 1987 he began to suffer terrible cough which only got worse and more painful. He had been diagnosed with HIV about 18 months earlier but he never let it stop him from fighting for others. On the 30th January 1987 it had eventually got so bad that he had to go to the hospital, it was then that he was diagnosed with AIDS. Mark died on the 11th February 1987 from Pneumonia brought on by AIDS. He was only 26 years old but in his short life he had, he managed to help bring solidarity between two communities, the miners and LGBT people, which even just a few months before LGSM was formed would have seemed impossible but that solidarity is something that was finally able to bring in some protection for Queer people and i think that's pretty amazing. The movie "Pride" and the book "Pride: The Unlikely Story of the True Heroes of the Miners' Strike" are great for learning some more about Mark and LGSM. Also the song "For a Friend" by The Communards was written for Mark by Jimmy Somerville who was Marks best friend and a member of LGSM. The song is quite a beautiful tribute to a great man lost way to soon.
I love old timey slang for gay! Some of my favorites are: “friend of Dorothy” which means lesbian and am/fm or ac/dc which mean bisexual. Drop more in the replies!Also in the book middlesex (fantastic read btw) a lesbian is described as “one of those women they named the island after” and I love it.
Is the end part referring to Sappho of Lesbos
Sapporo s was a grand bar in balto yep wer have all the gay bars gone ? We use 2 rock little. Italy o yes all the way 2 bostan street fells point on an on. It was great now i guess dateing site humm ? Open 4 in putt peace like video ty !
Friend of Dorothy refers to gay men, not lesbians
'Uggggh my body hurts and I am RUINING it' One of the most relatable Jessica moments thus far
22:26 WAIT THEY’RE THE LADIES FROM THAT IMAGE WHERE SOME CONFUSED STRAIGHT PERSON WAS ASKING TO SEE PICTURES OF THEIR HUSBANDS! THEY’RE TRULY PIONEERS OF THE JUST GALS BEING PALS MEME
I saw some of those. (It was a good meme, though I haven't checked snopes to see if it was authentic or entertainment.)
Omg the Vegan Megan saying it’s bestie goals to get married on the same day
Someone that could be presented in a episode of your historical figures serie is Rose Valland, for her bravery and her determination to protect art in time of war despite putting her life on the line. During WW2, she spied the looting by Nazis of the collections of art that passed at the Jeu de Paume Museum and were from the greatests Jewish art dealers in Paris. With the help of her notes, the Monuments Men knew almost all the locations of the storage of the art that was stolen.
While she never came out publicly, she did publish the thesis of her lover after her death. She is now burried with this lover in the familial plot.
Another interesting fact is that she was more educated that other women of her time and that she pursue higher education despite her socio-economie backgroung.
I get very overwhelmed when doing deep dive research on my own, I had a brain injury a year and a half ago that makes absorbing written information a lot harder for me than it once was, but this video essay format makes learning so much easier and more enjoyable, thank you 💜
When you read the piece that Lauren wrote, it made me teary eyed, I've recently realised I'm a lesbian, and hearing the part about her quietly accepting herself really hit my heart like a freight train
'I'm just visiting'- definitely going to be using that in conversations from now on :)
EEEEEEEE. YES PLEASE HELP THIS BABY GAY EDUCATE
You have 69 likes, I was going to like but I’m immature so have this comment instead!!!
I'm pretty sure this helps educate crusty old queers too.
I'm just a little bit sad Josephine Baker wasn't on the list, black, bisexual, singer, activist and spied against the Nazis.
But she might have had her on previous lists.
@@lizzylemon5030 I am too!
@@LifeLostSoul I'm gonna have to look her up!
last time I was this early I thought I was straight
Oop
You win 😂😂
Same
Haha
Lol same (I’m bi)
I had a dream last night that Jessica was a substitute teacher for one of my classes (despite having graduated college, I still frequently dream about school), and now here she is teaching me things that the school system would never
The part at 9:43 is like
Jess: "homosexuality.... Gay people..."
Claudia: "You rang?"
Hi love that you made your list colour inclusive but it's pretty Euro focused
There are a ton of Asian and African LGBT+ people literally risking there life every they maybe highlight them this month 👍🏾
Still love it
she could have mentioned Magnus Hirschfelds Chinese partner for one thing (he even is SEEN on one of the fotos in the video asdfhajsdhfkash)
Pepe Julian Onziema! He's a trans rights activist in Uganda. You know the clip "why r u gae??", that's a homophobic television presenter asking Pepe about his cause. Pepe put up with this man's antics, continued the interview, and managed to air his beliefs nationally. Fucking legend.
Ahem... we should absolutely learn more about LGBTQ+ icons from all over the world, but... how is it Euro-centric when 7 out of the 10 people are from the US?
@@elektra121 the defintic on eurocentric imcludes the us:
Eurocentrism (also Eurocentricity or Western-centrism)[1] is a worldview that is centered on Western civilization or a biased view that favors it over non-Western civilizations.In this sense, the term Eurocentrism includes not only geographical Europe, but all “neo-European” states in North America, South Africa and Australia
@@Robbie1308 Ah! Didn't know that. As a European, I found it a little sad, that there were mostly US-American people. I would have liked to hear more about non-english speaking European people, for example. So it was strange to hear it called Eurocentric when it was mostly US-America-centric.
Thank you for all of your wonderful content. You are the best! Stay strong and keep well!
Recover those spoons. As a 50 year old saphite I knew only a few. Thanks for expanding my history.
Me (a German) saying Magnus's name extremely german: MaKnuSS HiRscchhhhfElt
You: Magnus Hirschfeld
Me: Why am I german? It sounds so pretty in english.😂
English is just German polished by the Normans, (with additional words colonised from every corner of the globe.)
@@recklessroges I heard "English is a mix of German and French, with a few Norse and Latin words sprinkled in."
Having been in your situation (bedbound, in massive pain) more than a few times, I just want to say that the fact you’ve made this video is simply astounding! No way on earth could I do it! I can barely complete a sentence when I’m like that! Well done.
Good job Jess, you consummate professional.
“There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed the burden of a profession, which is to write even when you don't want to, don't much like what you're writing, and aren't writing particularly well.”
― Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie: An Autobiography
That officer's note piece is heart wrenching
I recently came out as bisexual and it’s so good to learn about other wonderful LGBTQ+ people! Thank you for educating me and I hope your health continues to improve. 🏳️🌈❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much for highlighting these remarkable human beings. Some I was aware of, others you introduced me to. I always appreciate being educated on new people and their contributions to humanity. We need this to be a part of our entire educational system. It would go a long way towards understanding and acceptance.
Thanks again, Jessica! I am in constant awe of your efforts in providing us with important and life affirming content. Continue to recover and get better. My best to you, Claudia, and Walter & Tilly. Take care! 👍🤟💝
Angela Davis! she came out as a lesbian in 1997
i am SO moved by your willing to film this all the way through despite your visible discomfort. one can see how you take this seriously.
you are wonderful. hope you get well soon and thanks for this amazing video ♥
Best wishes on your recovery. Yoy are still making a great impact and I appreciate it.
I wanna add that Tove Jansson (author of Moomins) is known for having a relationship with a woman
i don't remember the details but i like her books
Yes Tove Jansson was at least bisexual, and she based one of her characters on her girlfriend, Too-Ticky (Tuutikki). My favorite book, Who will comfort Toffle (Vem ska trösta Knyttet) , is dedicated to her aswell, its an adorable story and I love the art.
I have to say, this is my absolutely favorite video of yours so far this year! Very educational while at the same time throwing sass! Keep up the good work (I also hope you get better soon!!)
Starts video...
Jessica: I've hurt my back and my leg is in excruciating pain.
Me: **about to crash through the screen to offer tea and caring services**
Timestamps to ease navigation and re-watch
, enjoy lovely people.
10. Sophia Jex Blake (1840-1912) and Margaret Todd (1859-1918): The Victorian Science Wife 1:48 et 3:37
9. Dolores Del Rio (1905-1983): Hollywood's Latina Lady Lover 4:41
8. Jonathan Van Ness: Queer Eye for the Non-binary style 5:33
7. Alicia Garza : Queer Civil rights activist 6:55
6. Magnus Hirshfeld (1868-1935): German physician and sexologist. Advocated for Gay and Trans rights 8:32
5. Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992): Gender Non-conforming Stonewall Starter 12:00 (Half way there!)
4. Stormé DeLarverie (1920-2014): Lesbian Stonewall Starter 14:37
3. Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002): Lesbian Stonewall Starter 16:42
2. Ruth Ellis (1899-2000): The oldest Lesbian ever! 18:17
1. Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley: the cutest wives ever 20:18 et 22:21
When you go to hit “like” only to realize that you enjoyed the video so much that you’ve forgotten that you already did that.
I`m happy that you feel good enough to sit up and film. all the love to you and Claudia, I wish you lots of energy and happiness in the future. take your time, kisses and hugs from the Netherlands
love this!!! it's so refreshing and heartening to hear stories about gay people and ESPECIALLY gay people who lived throughout history with happy, hopeful and fulfilling lives and with loving partners and friends.
"My body hurts and I'm ruining it" isn't my motto but somehow encapsulates my life.
When Jessica says to comment with an LGBTQA+ person everyone should know about and you instantly think of your best friend before remembering she’s not a famous/historical figure.... yet 😉❤️🌈
I can't tell you how much you've helped me to be more positive and to feel better. I wish that you will recover as soon as possible. So much love
I will always be grateful to J Van Ness for calling 8th season Cersei "evil, no-volume Carol Brady" oh, and I am just visiting :)
For those that need to skip with the CW’s
11:15
13:02
Let me know if I missed any
Alguien más habla español? No sé cómo encontré este canal, pero ahora lo amo.
Does anyone else speak Spanish? I don't know how I found this channel, but now I love it.😊🌸
Yo hablo español ^_^
Yo amo esta mujer y su canal... es super informativo y entretenido
@@Hola-vj5gl Sí! Creo que la encontré por ese video, a UA-cam se le dio por andarlo recomendando jsjjsjs (whatever, que suerte que haya sido así)
Mi mamá es de México, pero no aprendí español cuando yo era joven. Estoy aprendiendo ahora y me gusta mucho hablar español, y también me gusta mucho este canal
Yo, pero soy italiana jajaja
Thank you so much for introducing me to these wonderful people! It is so painful that so many shining lives have been lost or destroyed. Big love to you. Appreciate the joy you bring to my life.
So few people know about Bayard Rustin. He was an openly gay black man and civil rights activist who worked closely with MLK and was involved in the March on Washington.
I only turn off adblocker for the most important times... this was one of them.
Same reaction.
same fam
In Poland we had a lesbian power-couple of Maria Konopnicka and Maria Dulębianka (called affectionly Piotrek, eng. Peter, by Konopnicka). They met for the first time in 1886 latest (as it's not known precisly) and the first mencion of Dulębianka in Konopnicka's letter we have is from 1889. Konopnicka was a poet, novelist, children's writer, translator, journalist, critic. Dulębianka an artist, poet, publicist. Both were feminist activists for women's rights and for Polish independence. Maria Dulębianka even ran as a candidate in the 1908 election for the Parliament of Galicia (name of a crownland of the Austrian Empire in Poland, as it was under ocupation from 1772 till 1918), but was rejected because she was a woman. Thanks to them and other feminists, women in Poland gained voting rights in 1918.
Great film! I'm so sorry for your pain here. Back pain is horrible! Leg pain is horrible! Together, what a thrilling combination! 😱
this is a great video as always, jessica !!! thank you for putting in so much effort, please make sure you're taking care of yourself too
Timestamps:
1:48 Sophia Jex Blake and Margaret Todd
4:42 Dolores del Rio
5:33 Jonathan Van Ness
6:56 Alicia Garza
8:33 Magnus Hirschfeld
12:02 Marsha P. Johnson
14:29 Stormé DeLarverie
16:43 Sylvia Rivera
18:18 Ruth Ellis
20:19 Lauren Morelli & Samira Wiley
Jessica is my marsha Johnson for her capacity to find joy in everysingle moment despite pain and disability.
I'm loving pride month because I'm depressed alot (even more than normal) and just the appreciation of everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, POC, immigrants and just everyone, all of us lovely rainbow people makes me just feel more colourful if you know what I mean. Just warm, and hopeful that maybe it can get better and let's hope we can all stand together in every way and make society a better place finally after POC being treated so badly for this damn long xxx
Loved this video! Missed seeing you Jessica! It takes so long for people with connective tissue disorders to heal injuries! I’ve had similar injuries and bruising of my spine where no position helps the pain. Hang in there and keep taking those strong strong meds!
I came here right after watching latest "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" (S07E14), which all but made my cry at the injustice and suffering of the black people in America. And now after watching your video I feel the same about suffering in LGTBQ+ community. Your video is positive and hopeful, but it doesn't make the truth any easier to hear and absorb. I admire your determination to make this very important video in the face of adversity.
Also, with all due respect to Lauren and Samira, I still think that you and Claudia are The Cutest Wives Ever!
I just want to thank you for your efforts into making this video even though you're in pain.
I learn a lot from you and your videos ♥️
P.S. I hope you get better
“63 views”
“67 likes”
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Even UA-cam wanted help 👏ED👏U👏CATE!!
Hello Jessica! Much love and daily prayers! Something happened to me a few days ago. Was standing at the stove and my back went out. Spent days in bed with lots of meds and hear oacks. Still not great . Only place I can sit comfortably is the computer chair and can't always get the guys off it. Heal soon,, my lovely
I just discovered Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld last month when I was studying LGBTQ+ culture in Weimar Germany and oh my gosh thank you for this video !
eden this is exactly me as well haha! i took a class on the weimar republic and did my final project on queer rights/culture in berlin at the time. dr. magnus hirschfeld’s story really touched me
Coming back to this video a few months later and I wanted to seriously applaud you for being such a freaking professional. You show us authenticity while also doing the damn thing and honoring some other badasses (you forgot to include yourself on the list!). Thank you to you and your editor (if you have one??) for leaving in your struggles to continue filming. Sending healing spoons your way! :)
I was so eager for this video, I haven't watched it yet (but I will just after my comment!) but I know this is going to be a very good video as always! You're one of my favorite UA-camrs, I watch you from France, and I wanted to let you know that you really did help me accept that I'm actually lesbian, like no one else did. You do an amazing job on this channel and I hope you know that! ❤ thank you so much Jessica! (And sorry for the mistakes, I don't use google translate since I'm trying to learn by myself haha!)
Votre anglais est génial!
@@sophiekerr8964 Merci :)
How do you stay so positive? I am in agony, and can't even smile.....
I love it how interesting this is BUT I'm also so impressed with how you've managed speaking so well, keeping the funny snippets in, AND getting done up so beautifully despite all your pain and tough days/weeks
“Hm, yes, shade”
indeed, shade, yes, quite ^^
Right after Claudia pops into the frame, you can hear her chuckling
Jessica talks about her leg being messed up so glamourously I love it
Oh, someone from early last century identified as asexual? You see, acephobes, it's NOT a new thing. Please do a video talking about the Kinsey Scale and the original project's inadvertent discovery of the ace community and the fact this all happened in the 40's!! I'm so sick of people thinking it's a "new thing" 😒
...You do realize she identified as asexual because she'd be more readily accepted than if she came out as gay, right? And then later came out as gay? Jessica literally says so in the video
@@elijahh2220 that still means that asexuality was a thing back then which was op's point, that being ace isnt some new fangled thing, love from a fellow Ace op🖤🤍💜
@@galli0
The term "asexuality" wasn't the official term back. Yes, there have always been asexual individuals throughout human existence, but they were never referred to as "asexuals" until 1960s. Asexuality has never been illegal, and it has usually gone unnoticed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_asexual_history
@@elijahh2220 point?
@@Lfufu20 The Wikipedia list is incomplete. Carl Schlegel the German-born reverend and one of the first modern gay activists in the U.S. wrote in a 1907 speech: “Let the same laws for all the intermediate stages of sexual life: the homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, be legal as they are now in existence for the heterosexuals,”
And the famous sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld also used the term in “The Role of Homosexual Men and Women in Society” in 1920, when suggesting that “we must (if this were possible) describe” philosophers like Immanuel Kant “as being asexual.”
Frequent references can also be found for asexuality as a sexual orientation within the early trans community: In 1952, the magazine Transvestia claimed that, while most trans people “are entirely heterosexual,” “some are also asexual.”
As for asexuality never having been illegal, examples of compulsory sexuality laws include the voidability of marriage for lack of consummation in some jurisdictions.
Movies to watch. Reel in the Closet, Gen Silent, and A Secret Love :)
History, Covid, BLM, Pride! This is one of your best vids ever. Thank you! Feel better hon!
oh deadass i had just finished searching to see if you'd said anything about what's happening all over the world right now or were going to mention ANY support for Black folks AT ALL when i hit 1:30 in the video + exhaled.
didn't even realize i was holding my breath. cause i really love this channel + wanted to remain a supporter but can't afford to support folks who can't vocally or visibly support us.
glad i was able to exhale. whew.
this is a great list. ❤✊🏾 thanks.
I felt Jessica's kiss on my cheek )) sending lots of support and love to you, our Sunshine.
I didn't know about Samira Wiley and her love story, though I watched the series. Thanks.
I’m so happy Ruth Ellis was mentioned!!! She was born in my hometown and went to the high school I go to, so I love hearing about her lol. A local college in Springfield has/had (I’m unsure if it’s still there) a monument dedicated to her and other Black people who made Springfield what it is today. Our local library also had a showing of a documentary made about her. She’s not very frequently talked about, so I’m really happy to see her here!!!!!
Mood about part numb part excruciating pain. I enjoy all of your videos. I hope your back gets better soon.
Seeing you being at least a little bit better and learning about all these amazing human beings who fought for the right things in the past, helped me alot to unwind from a very stressful day - so thank you a lot, Jessica... I know you probably won´t see this, but you work towards becoming and already being just as iconic as the people in your video! Lots of love from Germany and get well soon!
I'm kind of in awe after finding this channel-- I cannot thank it enough for all the valuable knowledge I've gained after binge-watching it as if there's no tomorrow.
Well done lass. Feel better soon.
Cheers to Claudia as well.
Oh and the puppies.
Good vibes to all.
You're just so funny when you laugh in the face of your pain! It's so good to see you back, and that you feel well enough to do so. I realized [just now] on how much preparation and research actually goes into of one of your documentaries on your channel, and I personally want to thank you for that. Love has no boundaries, and learning about other beautiful souls enriches all of our lives for the better. Thank you! 😊
great video! Miss Major is a black trans woman activist from the stonewall uprising as well!!! she's still alive and politically active and her retirement fund still needs money!
yes people tend forget about her which is strange considering shes still alive and well and continuing to work as an activist. she also is recovering from a stroke so she needs all the financial support she can get
Luvvvv adjustable beds! Thank you for doing this, you were quite composed, but looked in so much pain!
I love you so much and I lowkey strted tearing up at some of these. Thank you for this amazing video!!! I know you dont technically owe us anything but can we also have more non-western icons in the future? All of these pepple are definitely great, but it gets kind of demoralising to see people from just USA and Western Europe.
Thank you si much for making this video! Great work, Jessie and Claud! 🌈
May I add to the list: Bayard Rustin! Organizer of the March on Washington and a true icon for both black and gay rights!
Your positivity, sarcastic humor, lovely voice, well-researched videos, and wonderful self is so needed at this time. Thank you for making this, your donations, and yourself 💕💕
Happy pride to everyone! 🏳️🌈 Glad you're feeling a bit better Jessica.
About the current police brutality situation, I wish I could do more to help the cause and protests other than offer support through the internet. I'm so sorry, you have all my love. 💕💕💕💕💕
Holaaa. Acabo de terminar un exámen, gracias por subir video, mejoras mi día. Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪
Big Mama Thornton. She was an influential US rhythm and blues singer. She recorded Hound Dog before Elvis and Ball n' Chain before Janis Joplin. She was openly a lesbian and played all across the US and Europe in the 20th century.
Anna Grodzka! First openly transgender European Parliament MP!
Jessica, Thank you for bringing history alive for us. I have always loved studying history. Although it has been a struggle to find information not written by those who pretend that that other historical figures who are not straight, white and predominantly male are less than and not worth their time to chronicle. It is so refreshing to learn about all of the historical figures that you showcase. Sending hugs to you. Tricia B
🤗🤗🤗😃
I'm very proud of you for working through your extra pain. As a woman who loves people for who they are and not their sex I appreciate all the education and fun on your channel. ❤️
So good to see you, you glorious wonder. You are a human prism, dear lady. Light doesn’t just hit you and go dull or reflect whatever lame color is painted on. No, darling, you take in light and flare out all colors of the spectrum, magnifying all those glorious wavelengths and translating them for the world to see and admire. Thank you for keeping rainbows inside you, ready for a brilliant fling of acceptance and love at a moment’s notice. Even when you’re having a rough time with the German pronunciations.
Can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. It is outstanding! You did an amazing job in research and presentation. As an old lesbian with disabilities, my pain level would never let me do that and I am grateful for all your work and dedication. Thank you!
This is so intresting and you have such a good story telling voice.
This is so amazing and beautiful! We have so many wonderful people involved in our movement. I appreciate that you allowed us to see the accommodations that you made for yourself as well. Much love. ❤
a bit disappointed to not see miss major on this list. shes currently struggling to afford her retirement and pay medical bills after a stroke. you can donate to her directly at fundly.com/missmajor
It’s so sad that people in the „richest and greatest country on earth“ have to start crowdfunding campaigns to pay their medical bills and be able to retire. It should not be like that.