In 2014, Zaylore Stout took a drive across the country. State line after state line, he found himself detouring to landmarks of the LGBT+ heroes and history in each new place. And so, like a travel guide through the LGBT+ past and present, Our Gay History in Fifty States was born. Yes it’s a book … but really … its an encyclopedia of facts and figures.
Encompassing all fifty states as well as Washington, DC, and island territories, Our Gay History in Fifty States documents the highs and lows of American LGBT+ history. In its pages, you'll learn about LGBT+ presidents and Two-Spirit warriors, the inclusive progression of the gay rights movement, iconic orange juice boycotts, and the true origin of vogue dancing. From the childhood homes of historical figures to the safe spaces of grassroots organizations, this book is filled with destinations for those on their own local or cross-country tours of the past.
Zaylore serves as a fierce advocate on LGBT issues.
Through his law firm, Zaylore Stout & Associates, LLC he’s represented HIV+ and transgender employees who were discriminated against at work. He volunteers through the LGBT Law Clinic and serves on the board for RECLAIM, an LGBTQIA+ nonprofit. He also ran for City Council in St. Louis Park where he championed the call for the passage of a Gender Inclusion Policy to protect transgender and gender non-conforming youth in schools.
In November 2017, he gave an impassioned speech at the Quorum’s National Coming Out Day Luncheon alongside Judy Shepard. His law firm was recently selected by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal for their Business of Pride award, and he was also won a contest putting him on the cover of Lavender Magazine.
Zaylore Stout & Associates - http://www.stoutslaw.com/
Our Gay History in 50 States - https://www.gay50states.com/
Project Implicit - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html