Who: Rita Mae Brown is an American feminist author and social activist. Rita has written over 50 books across a myriad of genres, including the groundbreaking 1973 novel Rubyfruit Jungle where a young woman embraces her future and refuses to apologize for her sexuality. Other works include the Mrs. Murphy series of mystery novels and Sister-Jane series of fox-hunting novels.
Rita has received two Emmy nominations and the Writer’s Guild of America Award for her television variety show. In 2015, she also received the Lambda Literary Pioneer Award for her LGBT+ literature and the Lee Lynch Classic Book Award.
What: Rita Mae Brown will be holding an Author Discussion, a Q & A, and a book signing at the Center for Spiritual Living. She will discuss her career, her work as an activist, and her desire to inspire future generations. Copies of her novel Lost & Hound will be available for purchase at the event.
When & Where: ‘An Evening with Rita Mae Brown’ will be held on Thursday, October 24th, at 5:30 pm. The event will take place at Center for Spiritual Living located at 4849 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park.
Tickets for the evening are available for purchase here: https://stonewall-museum.org/rita-mae-brown/
Why: The Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library has showcased a variety of influential members of the LGBT+ community as well as people advocating for social change across the world. Rita Mae Brown has made incredible strides for the LGBT+ community, especially in the field of literature. Rita has dedicated her life to breaking new ground and fighting for positive change, as well as inspiring acceptance.
To learn more about the Stonewall National Museum Archives, & Library, visit their website at https://stonewall-museum.org/
