Working: A Much-Needed History of Queer Women’s Spaces

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new
book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women’s
Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring
journalistic rigor to a world that’s close to her heart. She also
discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of
passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase
“queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that
label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler
talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the
exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer
space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other
feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.
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