Making Queer History has a vague title because it has a rather vague purpose. We are not alone in our aim to tell the queer community’s history. What defines us is our focus not only on the past, but toward the future.
Making Queer History has a vague title because it has a rather vague purpose. We are not alone in our aim to tell the queer community’s history. What defines us is our focus not only on the past, but toward the future.
Photo Credit: Jordan Anthony Tate t.a.t.e._
Harper-Hugo is the founder and head writer of Making Queer History, with a successful Patreon and website that fund their project. Their work has been featured in And/Both, Bustle, and Daily Xtra. It has also been mentioned in Vice, Slate, and Harper's Bazaar. Through their writing, they have been paid to speak at universities and conferences throughout Canada. They currently reside in Edmonton with their three cats and wife.
Dean is a queer, disabled, Jewish artist from Chicago. He is the artist behind Queering Up History, and he’s incredibly passionate about learning and educating about queer history. He’s led workshops, discussions, and lectures on topics like the intersections of queerness and physical disability, queer history, and queer media.
Marc is a writer and artist born and raised in Manhattan. He is particularly passionate about giving voices and recognition to those on the margins that history has forgotten or ignored. His passions include queer literature, female hip hop, and brutalist architecture. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his partner where they run a book club and frequently seek out disco parties.
