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Arif Noorani, in this oral history, active in Desh Pardesh in the 90’s, discusses his involvement with other activist groups, notably Queer Nation and CKLN. He talks about the influence Mike Harris had on the numerous arts collectives who lost…

In this interview Anthony Mohamed, and HIV/AIDS activist and attendee of the Desh Pardesh festival discusses several social movements that took place for the LGBTQ community from the 1940s till the 1990s. He discusses the impact of racism within the…

This interview with Amita Handa on June 4th, 2015 is largely dedicated to a careful critique of the benefits and dangers of identity politics and intersectional theory, as well as a summary of the arts and culture she and her colleagues were involved…

Interview derived from the celebration of the Pride and Remembrance Run's 25th anniversary. Asked about how the run has changed through the years the interviewee has been involved, what makes the run so special, and about the run's future among other…

This image depicts a sketch found in the Desh Pardesh archives that discusses oppression and breaking boundaries.

A letter characterizing homosexuality as "natural impulses."

Square black button with pink text and border, and female symbol.

Letter from Rupert Raj to 'Friends' asking people to join Holly Devor's study for her book, "Gender Blending: When Two is Not Enough." Letter discusses what participation would look like, and some background on the project. Also included is a flyer…

According to Rupert Raj (personal communication, Jan. 31, 2024), those were his sentiments at that time—-as a result of internalized transphobia and homophobia, as well as acute massive burnout. However, over the decades he has evolved to move his…