Books
DVDs
Brochures and Information Booklets
Come visit the Campus Programming and Leadership Development office and check out any of these enlightening and inspirational books and DVDs. Each one offers different insights into the GLBTQ community. These books cover a broad range of topics including, Catholic ideology and the Gay community, suicide, acceptance, homophobia and many others.
Books
The Advocate College Guide for GLBT Students
by Shane Windmeyer (1)
The first and only guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students and their families for finding the right college. Based on student demand, this invaluable new resource profiles the top 100 LGBT-friendly higher education institutions in the United States. With the basics on academic programs, student life, tuition, and campus contacts, this essential guide features critical information to help you select the best campus for you.
Beyond the Down Low- Sex, Lies, and Denial in Black America
by Keith Boykin (1)
Why black men are afraid to talk about their sexuality, why black women are caught in the middle, why the media got the story wrong, and why everybody is talking about the down low.
A Book of Prayer for Gay and Lesbian Christians
by William Storey (1)
A masterwork by this distinguished expert in liturgical prayer. A rich gift to both gay and lesbian Christians as well as the entire ecumenical Christian community.
Celebrity: The Advocate Interviews
by Judy Wieder (1)
This book contains sixteen revealing conversations with Mark Whalberg, Melissa Ethridge, Gore Vidal, Emma Thompson, Sting, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Kmetko, Chastity Bono, Liz Smith, Rob Halford, Barbara Streisand, Catherine Deneuve, George Michael, and Liza Minnelli. Plus the never-before-told stories behind the interviews and an introduction by Liz Smith.
Coming Out in College: The Struggle for a Queer Identity
by Robert A. Rhoads (1)
This book discusses the importance and difficulty of coming out. The key characters in the book are all students that have come out during their college years and students who are not yet comfortable in disclosing thier sexual orientation.
The Covenant with Black America
by Travis Smiley (1)
While statistics often remind us of despair, The Covenant reminds us that there is hope. This document is offered as a roadmap and a reminder that is our responsibly as an entire community to ensure that no mother, father, or child be left behind politically, socially, or economically. We all have a role in creating the world we want for generations to come.
Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay
by James Alison (1)
A stunningly original re-imagining of the catholic faith by one of the most lucid and exciting theologians writing in English today. Widely acclaimed for his work examining the fundamental themes in Catholic Theology, in Faith Beyond Resentment James Alison offers and account of Christianity that is moving, liberating, and deeply personal, yet rooted in Catholic tradition. This book takes a daring look at Catholic theology from a gay perspective, addressing both those who are not gay and those who are not Catholic, ‘people of whatever background negotiating the world of faith in the time of the collapsing closet.
Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Issues in Education
by James Sears (1)
Examine vital, cutting-edge educational programs, practices, policies and research for lesbian, gay, and transgender youth – with young people’s perspectives as well as those of leading educators and scholars.
Gender identity and Sexual Orientation: Research, Policy, and Personal Perspectives by Ronni Sanlo (1)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty and staff have always been a vital part of the history of American universities. Homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism in the academy have, however, led to discrimination, harassment, and violence, as well as to more subtle incidents of exclusion, marginalization, and silence. This volume describes current issues, research, and policies, and seeks for to assist institutions of higher education in their search for ways to support, and foster the success of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender college students, and to nurture LGBT faculty and staff.
The Grace of Coming Home
by Melanie Morrison (1)
In a time of rancorous debate over gender and the boundaries of religious community, certain voices seek plainly and prophetically about the necessary relationship among human foibles, grace, and resurrection. Celebrating her lesbian and Christian identities, Melanie Morrison call on the church – and all people of goodwill – to welcome those wounded by alienation, shame, homophobia, disempowering images of humanity, and fear-based images of God.
Homo Phobia – A History
by Byrne Fone (1)
Homophobia is the last acceptable prejudice. In an age when racial and ethnic bigotry are viewed with distaste, hatred of homosexuals remains rife. In this tour de force of historical and literary research chronicles the history of homophobia through the centuries. Accessible, bold, and original, Homophobia: a History is not only a crucial addition to gay literature, but the best sort of history: lively and enlightening.
Homophobia: A Weapon of Sexism
by Suzanne Pharr (1)
This is the first book of its kind on the subject of homophobia and sexism. It is essential reading for those whose lives and organizations are affected by homophobia and for those who do trainings on homophobia.
Homophobia: How We All Pay the Price
by Warren Blumenfeld (1)
The Hidden Costs of homophobia in family relationships, religious institutions, social policy, and many other aspects of our lives.
Interrupting Heteronormality
by Kathleen Farrell, Nisha Gupta, and Mary Queen (1)
This book focuses on Syracuse University and their strides to make their campus responsible and accepting for all students.
Jesus, The Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church
by Jack Rogers
Evangelical theologian and former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Jack Rogers argues unequivocally for equal rights in the church and in society for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Throughout history, he observes, Christianity has moved towards ever greater openness and inclusiveness. Today's church is led by many of those who were once cast out: people of color, women, and divorced and remarried people. He argues that when we interpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus' redemptive life and ministry, we see that the church is called to grant equal rights to all people. Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality describes Rogers' own change of mind and heart on the issue; charts the church's well-documented history of using biblical passages to oppress marginalized groups; argues for a Christ-centered reading of Scripture; debunks oft-repeated stereotypes about gays and lesbians; and concludes with ideas for how the church can heal itself and move forward again.
Lavender Road to Success: The Career Guide for the Gay Community
by Kirk Snyder (1)
Based on a groundbreaking two-year study of more than 300 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender alumni from the University of Southern California, Lavender Road to Success is the first career guide written specifically for the gay community. Career planning expert Kirk Snyder reveals the truth about a wide variety of issues facing gay professionals, such as what it means to be gay in the workplace, why you will make more money when you are out of the closet at work, how defining your personal identity as a member of the gay community will help you achieve success, and how to find an employer that's your perfect match. Combining extensive research, effective exercises, and real-world case studies, Lavender Road to Success is a sensitive and practical guide to building a successful and enduring career.
Out and About: Personal Accounts by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered College Students
by Kim Howard and Annie Stevens (1)
In spite of tremendous progress over the past 20 years, including the development of LGBT clubs and queer-studies curricula, many college students feel so isolated that they are afraid to speak out. In this extraordinary collection- the first of its kind- 28 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students describe not only how they survived college but also how they fought it, endured it, and changed it.
Out on Fraternity Row
by Shane Windmeyer and Pamela Freeman (1)
This uncompromising first-person series of accounts of life inside a traditionally homophobic atmosphere. What happens if one of the brothers happens to be gay? Will his brothers accept him? More than 30 men join voices in this anthology. For anyone struggling with issues of trying to belong or being true to himself, “Out on Fraternity Row” will provide the comfort of knowing he is not alone.
Prayers for Bobby: A Mother’s Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son
by Leroy Aarons. (1)
An incredible journey of moral reckoning, this book is far more than a cautionary tale; it is also a story of a tragedy that marks one mother’s journey to redemption. This is a book that is every parent’s business, and should be read by anyone who is interested in having children.
Reclaiming the Sacred: The Bible in Gay and Lesbian Culture
by Raymond-Jean Frontain (1)
Bringing together an impressive array of scholars, this fascinating book explores how gay and lesbian writers challenge teachings of the Bible that are manipulative and oppressive, and how some tropes and figures constitute the basis of a gay and lesbian spirituality. Informative and well-articulated, the books powerful chapters explore the ways in which gays have undermined the hegemonic discourse of straight, patriarchal, Judeo-Christian society and moved towards the creation of a gay and lesbian spirituality.
Respecting the Soul: Daily Reflections for Black Lesbians and Gays
by Keith Boykin (1)
Let the words of acclaimed black gender-benders like Alvin Ailey, Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, Peter Gomes, Lorraine Hansberry, E. Lynn Harris, Carl Lewis, Little Richard, and Rupaul inspire and uplift you- and give you the encouragement you need to respect your soul.
Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America
by Mel White (1)
In this remarkable book, Mel White details hi twenty-five years of being counseled, exorcised, electric shoked, prayed for, and nearly driven to suicide because his church said homosexuality was wrong, But his salvation- to be openly gay and Christian- is more than a unique coming out story. It is a chilling expose that goes into the secret meetings and hidden agendas of the religious right. Stranger at the Gate is a warning about where the politics of hate may lead America…A brave book by a good man whose words can make us richer in spirit and much wiser too.
Toward Acceptance – Sexual Orientation Issues on Campus
by Vernon Wall and Nancy Evans (2)
Toward Acceptance is a follow-up volume to Wall and Evans’s highly popular Beyond Tolerance: Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals on Campus. A provocative examination of the complex issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons on college campuses, Toward Acceptance offers provocative strategies for students affairs professionals, as they strive to increase sexual orientation awareness and support nationwide.
What God Has Joined Together: The Christian Case for Gay Marriage
by David Meyers and Letha Scanzoni (1)
This book is a powerful and prophetic case to the expansion of the definition of marriage. This book is the first, of what hopes to be many, in the challenge to change people’s minds to a more inclusive and accepting view of marriage.
Who’s Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History
by Robert Aldrich and Garry Wotherspoon (1)
A comprehensive biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary gay and lesbian culture. This book covers cult icons and lesser known figures from across politics, activism, the arts, and popular culture. This book is ideal for anyone interested in contemporary gay and lesbian culture.
Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History
by Robert Aldrich and Garry Wotherspoon (1)
A comprehnsive biographical guide to the key men and women in the history of Western homosexuality. This book covers famous, notorious and previously unknown figures across royalty, politics, the arts, medicine, religion, and more. This book is a great read for anyone with an interest in the history of gay and lesbian culture.
DVDs
After Stonewall (NR) - The sequeal to Before Stonewall, chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots at stonewall to the end of the century. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it captures the hard work, struggles, tragic defeats and exciting victories experienced since then. It explores how AIDS literally changed the direction of the movement.
All God's Children (NR) - The Heartland Men's Chorus (HMC) is Kansas City's 125-voice gay men's chorus, singing ouot in America's Heartland since 1986. The Chorus' programming and performances include a wide repertoire: from sacred to secular, serious to showtunes, classical to popular, and everything in between.
Angels in America (NR) - Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson lead an all-star cast in an epic movie event directed by Mike Nichols and screenplay by Tony Kushner based on his Pulitzer Prize-winning play: Angels in America.
Before Stonewall (NR) - Before Stonewall pries open the closet door - setting free the dramatic story of the sometimes horrifying public and private existence experienced by gay and lesbian Americans since the 1920s. Revealing and often humorous, this widely acclaimed film relives the emotionnally-charged sparking of today's gay rights movement, from the events that led to the fevered 1969 riots to many other milestones in the brave fight for acceptance.
Brokeback Mountain (R) - A sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men, a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications, joys and heartbreak they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver emotionally charged, remarkably moving performances in "a movie that is destined to become one of the great classics of our time" (Clay Smith, The Insider).
The Broken Hearts Club (R) – In an endearing and funny coming-of-age story Dennis (Timothy Olyphant – Go, Scream 2) can’t quite decide if his friends are a blessing or a curse. Once you meet them, you’ll know why. Benji (Zach Braff) is a punkish youth whose obsession with gym bods gets him into trouble. Howie (Matt McGrath – Boys Don’t Cry) is an annoyingly overanalyzing psychology grad student who can’t let go of his ex-boyfriend. Cole (Dean Cain – TV’s Superman) is a pretty boy actor who goes through guys like clean underwear. Patrick (Ben Weber) is a painfully ordinary “average Joe” whose insecurity has turned him bitter. Taylor (Billy Porter) is the resident drama queen who prides himself on his long term relationship only to find himself sleeping single in a double bed. Jack (John Mahoney – TV’s Frasier) is the group’s wizened patriarch whose restaurant is a haven for them all. And then there’s Kevin (Andrew Keegan – 10 Things I Hate About You) the naive “newbie” and most recent addition to the club. To an outsider, it may seem like the only thing these friends have in common is that they play on the same team, but when it gets tough, these friends are more like family.
The Celluloid Closet (R) – What “That’s Entertainment” did for musicals, The Celluloid Closet did for Hollywood homosexuality, as this exuberant, eye-opening movie serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians on the silver screen. Lily Tomlin narrates, as Oscar-winning film maker Rob Epstein (The Times of Harvey Milk) and Jeffery Freidman assemble fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love, to the activist triumphs of the 1990’s. Tom Hanks, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Curtis, Harvey Feinstein and Gore Vidal are just a few of the many actors, writers and commentators who provide funny and insightful anecdotes.
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World (N.R.) - Dangerous Living is the first documentary to deeply explore the lives of gay and lesbian people in non-western cultures. Traveling to five different continents, we hear the heartbreaking and triumphant stories of gays and lesbians from Egypt, Honduras, Kenya, Thailand and elsewhere, where most occurences of oppression recieve no media coverage at all.
D.E.B.S. (PG-13) - Sultry crime boss Lucy Diamond (Jordana Brewster, The Fast and the Furious) is back in the states and the D.E.B.S. - an elite team of paramilitary college co-ed superspies- are hot on her trail. But when their top agent, gorgeous Amy Bradshaw (Sara Foster, The Big Bounce), mysteriously disappears after coming face to face with the attractive villianess, the D.E.B.S. begin a full scale search for Lucy's lair, never suspecting that amy may not want to be rescued after all, in this smart and sexy spy spoof
Defying Gravity (NR) - Griff (Daniel Chilson) is a college student who lives in a frat house with your typical college guys. Everyone is assumed to be straight, and the majority of brothers are. Griff wants to belong, but as a young gay man, he feels a certain amount of isolation. Because of his wanting to fit in, he remains in the closet despite the efforts of his boyfriend Pete (Don Handfield) to help him come to terms with his identity. Finally, a crisis forces Griff to take a stand for himself and for Pete.
Dorian Blues (NR) - Witty knowing and immensely entertaining Dorian Blues is a delightfully off-kilter coming-of-age tale from debut writer-director Tennyson Bardwell. Adolescence is proving a pain for Dorian (Michael McMillian). He s an outcast and the butt of classmates jokes at high school and his football hero brother (Lea Coco) is constantly rescuing him. But everything finally begins to make sense when he realizes that he s gay. Before his archconservative dad (Steven C. Fletcher in a hilarious role) can throw him out of the house he s off to NYU where he encounters a new world of cafes sophisticates and handsome men but this life proves just as frustrating as his world back home. From the hysterical dinner table political discussions to the serious family moments and less-than-perfect life in college the writing and acting are directly from the heart and always ring true. Prepare to laugh out loud with this first-rate comedy
Far From Heaven (PG-13) – Julianne Moore (Hannibal, Boogie Nights) and Dennis Quaid (The Rookie, Frequency) star in this seductive story of a seemingly perfect family, and the forbidden desires that threaten to tear them apart. Cathy Whitiker (Moore) has it all – a lovely home, two wonderful children and a handsome Husband, who is successfully climbing his way up the corporate ladder. But Cathy’s idyllic existence is just an illusion, and she is eventually forced to choose between living a lie and following her heart.
For the Bible Tells Me So (NR) - Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? These questions and more are answered on this award-winning documentary, which brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture - and reveals that religous anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a misinterpretation of the Bible.
Through the experiences of five very normal, Christian, American families - including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephart and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson - we discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member.
God and Gays: Bridging the Gap (NR)- This film explores sexuality and spirituality through the eyes and experiences of people wanting a relationship with the very religion that rejects them. Fortunately, many soon find it's God that brings them out. Finally a documentary to break the silence and open dialogue on a major taboo subject.
If These Walls Could Talk 2 (R) - Three couples over three different decades, are bonded by the depth of their passions, their unconventional love, and a house that might offer up their stories.
An elderly woman (Vanessa Redgrave) "widowed" when her compnaion of 50 years dies in 1961, finds herself alone and unprotected as the "in-laws" move in to cast her out. In 1972, a feminist coed (Michelle Williams) finds that sexual politics take a back-back seat when a boyish girl (Chloe Sevigny) attempts to seduce her. And in 2000, a couple (Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone) with almost everything that two women can have, want the one thing they can't have - unless something more than fate intervenes.
Intentions (NR) - An alluring look at emotions, uncertainty and love. This story revolves around a drama student who unexpectedly falls in love with her married female college professor. Previously suppressed creativity and emotions are awakened as their relationship develops from mutual admiration into a passionate affair.
Through their love they are forced to examine these passions and find strength to pursue their dreams. Intentions is a character-driven story that takes the audience on an emotional journey of sacrifice, love, heartbreak, desire and eventual resolve.
Kinky Boots (PG-13) – Inspired by a hilarious true story, this refreshing, feel-good comedy comes from the hit-making team that brought you Calendar Girls! For generations, the Price family has made very sensible, very conservative shoes for men. But to save the business from imminent bankruptcy, young Charlie Price turns to an unlikely creative consultant; a sassy, cross-dressing cabaret singer whose outrageous style and wild designs are a breath of fresh air in the stuffy old factory! Fun and original, it’s a must-have movie that proves the best way to fit in is to stand out!
The Laramie Project (NR) – In October 1998, 21-yea-old Matthew Shepard was found savagely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming. The Laramie Project is a portrait of a town painfully forced to confront itself in the reflective glare of the national spotlight.
The Last Year (NR) - The Last Year brings paul and his friend back to Bible College after summer break. Paul now dealing with his sexual identity, is torn between his true nature and religion. He meets Alex, a new student. Their friendship grows deeper until rumors spread across campus, making them the target of hate and possible expulsion from school.
Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America (NR) - "We were up against a solid wall of ignorance." wrote Henry Gerber of his efforts during the 1920s to launch the first gay rights organization in the United States. The struggle and triumphs of Gerber along with the incredible stories of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and other important figures of American history are profiled in this powerful film.
The Times of Harvey Milk (NR) – Academy Award Winning The Times of Harvey Milk is the dramatic and moving story of the first openly gay person elected to political office in California – from his triumphant grass-roots campaign to his brutal assassination one year later by fellow San Francisco city supervisor Dan White. These events, and the “Twinkle defense” trial that followed, united an entire city, first in mourning, then in violent rage. This is a story of community and values in conflict, told with humor and compassion. This gripping film builds to its climax with the intensity and inevitability of classic tragedy. And ultimately, when the fired die down, it is a life-affirming testament to courage and hope.
Stonewall (R) - From Nigel Finch, executive producer of Paris is Burning, comes a new film with love in its hear, respect on its mind, and pumps on its feet. Its story follows Matty Dean, a self-made hustler who moves to New York's Greenwich Village to find himself. Instead, he finds love with a transvestite named La Miranda, rage with the attitudes of local police, and an absolute belief that one man can make a difference. Stonewall. The characters may be fictional. But the story is real. This was the night America came out of the closet.
Transamerica (R) - Emmy winner Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives) won the Best Actress (Drama) Golden Globe Award for her "fiercely funny and deeply powerful" performance (Pete Hammond, MAXIM) that is "thrilling to watch" (A.O. Scott, THE NEW YORK TIMES). Huffman plays Bree Osbourne, a conservative transsexual woman, who learns she is the parent of a long-lost 17 year old son (Kevin Zegers). The wheels of fortune take Bree and son on a cross-country adventure, including a memorable visit with Bree's parents, that will change both of their lives. A funny, touching, completely original look at the modern American family, "TRANSAMERICA will leave you in a state of movie euphoria. It's hilarious and deeply affecting" (Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL).
Brochures and Information Booklets
All Brochures are free for you to take and are available in the office of Campus Programming and Leadership Development.
- Always Our Children Retreat (Also Available in Campus Ministry)
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out
- A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans
- Be an Ally to Gays & Lesbians
- Being Gay/Lesbian
- Bias, Racism and Harassment Prevention and Resolution Counselors**
- Coming Out for African Americans
- Dating Violence: Facts You Should Know
- Guía de Recursos Para Salir del Clóset
- Transgender Americans: A Handbook for Understanding
- Transgender: Understanding Gender Differences