Books like Black Lesbians by JR Roberts
Compiled by JR Roberts and published in 1981 by Naiad Press, Black Lesbians presents an annotated bibliography of 341 primary sources that document the experiences of African‑American lesbians. The entries cover six thematic areas: Lives and Lifestyles; Oppression, Resistance, and Liberation; Literature and Criticism; Music and Musicians; Periodicals; and Research, Reference, and Popular Studies. Annotations accompany each entry, offering insight and context. The book also includes a foreword by writer and activist Barbara Smith, a selection of photographs, and an appendix about a lesbian witch hunt on a U.S. Navy ship. By making visible the work of writers such as Becky Birtha, S. Diane Bogus, Anita Cornwell, and Pat Parker, Roberts’ bibliography has served as a foundational reference for scholars in women's studies, African‑American studies, and LGBTQ scholarship.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: JR Roberts
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