Discover the rich legacy of the LGBTQ+ community through examples from the centuries-long history of LGBTQ+ people in the United States, including excerpts from historical court cases and newspapers. Tune in to learn about these important stories, especially considering the increasing prejudice against this population today.

About the Speaker
Michael J. Leclerc is a popular genealogical presenter, teacher, author, and editor around the world. For more than a decade he has been a facilitator and instructor in Boston University’s Genealogy Studies Program, where he currently teaches research and writing skills. He holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® from the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

He has edited a number of books, including Genealogical Writing in the 21st Century: A Guide to Register Style and More, Second Edition, with Henry Hoff, and the fifth edition of the Society’s seminal guidebook Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research. He was a contributing editor for American Ancestors magazine, and a consulting editor for the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. 

Michael wrote the “Crafting Family Histories” chapter for Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice, & Standards (Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., 2018). He is former managing editor of the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly.