Celebration: Revolutionary Voices 25th Anniversary

Sunday, 3/29/2026
3:00 - 5:00
James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center - 3rd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Twenty-five years ago, the anthology Revolutionary Voices introduced a rising generation of queer and trans youth leaders. Since then, the book has been celebrated, banned and adapted for the stage. As we face escalating attacks on LGBTQI communities, we’ll gather to recognize the book’s legacy, our collective power and its meaning in a new era.

Amy Sonnie, editor of Revolutionary Voices, and acclaimed movement leader Malkia Devich Cyril, along with special guests, will celebrate queer and trans voices across generations. Featuring Dani Gabriel, Alegria Barclay and Mar Balcita, alongside Oakland’s youth poet laureate, Cael Dueñas-Lara and vice laureate, Sehinne Yohannes. With special guest Brandon Monokian, playwright and student organizer, and more to be announced.

Author Readings & Lectures

Engage with your favorite writers and discover your next read.

LGBTQIA+ Interest

Gather, share knowledge and celebrate our unique identities at the queerest library ever. 

For more resources, the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center is the gateway to the Library’s broader collections documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual history and culture, with a special emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area.

Poetry

Programs designed to celebrate the art of the poem, including readings and talks.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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