The Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History & Handbook

A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and icons—beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully curated.

Compiled by queer power couple Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham (founders of Ash + Chess), The Gay Agenda is an essential compendium that illuminates the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community through engaging facts, timelines, and over 100 stunning illustrations.

What's Inside

• Historical Icons & Events: From James Baldwin and Marsha P. Johnson to Stonewall and the AIDS crisis
• Cultural Milestones: Pink Triangle to Rainbow Flag, Sodomy Laws to Obergefell, Drag culture to The L Word
• Influential Voices: Freddie Mercury, Ellen DeGeneres, Laverne Cox, David Bowie, and more
• LGBTQ+ Definitions: Clear explanations of acronyms, identities, and terminology
• Data & Timelines: Charts, graphs, and chronologies that map progress and ongoing struggles

Who It's For

Whether you're an elder revisiting history, a young person discovering your community's legacy, or an ally seeking to understand and support—this handbook is an enlightening journey through the triumphs, challenges, and contributions of LGBTQ+ culture.

Paperback | Harper Collins | ISBN: 9780062944559