Edmund White was present during the Stonewall Inn raid in June 1969, an event that sparked the birth of gay activism in America. Although not a militant, his contributions as a writer made significant waves in the gay community. Known for his work 'The Joy of Gay Sex' published in 1977, White became a controversial figure during a time when such open discussions were rare. His autobiographical novel 'A Boy's Own Story' published in 1982, further solidified his reputation as a pivotal gay writer, exploring themes of identity and sexuality.
"The police raid at the Stonewall Inn on June 1969 marked the birth of gay militancy, as the community began to resist oppression with shouts of 'gay power.'"},{
Collection
[
|
...
]