Queer Studies

2nd Annual Queer Studies Spring Lecture Series

May 14, 2014

Author John Rechy and Dr. Martin PoussonThe 2nd Annual Queer Studies Spring Lecture Series event had a standing-room-only crowd at the Whitsett Room on March 30th, 2010. Author John Rechy, a pioneer of gay male literature was the featured speaker. Rechy provided a historical perspective on discrimination against the LGBT community, sharing his experiences of being out in LA as early as the 1950s. He also answered questions about his work, particularly about his novel, City of Night. He was introduced by Dr. Martin Pousson, who also moderated the Q & A session that followed.

Author John Rechy and Dr. Martin Pousson fielded questions during the Q&A session that followed Rechy's talk on March 30th, 2010.