The Cultural Studies Colloquium Series Presents:

Bettina Apthekar
Distinguished Professor, Feminist Studies and History, UCSC

“Queering the History of the Communist Left in the United States”

In 2010 gays and lesbians of the U.S. Communist Party began publishing a newsletter, The Queer Communist, whose emblem is a pink triangle superimposed on a hammer and sickle, marking an extraordinary moment relative to the homophobic history and politics of the CPUSA. The paper analyzes this history.

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The Center for Cultural Studies hosts a weekly Wednesday colloquium featuring work by faculty and visitors.  The sessions consist of a 30-40 minute presentation followed by discussion.  We gather at noon, with presentations beginning at 12:15 PM.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches; the Center provides coffee, tea, and cookies.

ALL COLLOQUIA ARE IN HUMANITIES 210.