Queer nightlife and the pursuit of joy

In this special Pride episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan talk to Dr. Amin Ghaziani, a professor of sociology and Canada Research Chair in Urban Sexualities at UBC, about his new book Long Live Queer Nightlife: How the Closing of Gay Bars Sparked a Revolution. They speak about the evolution of queer nightlife, the nuances of intersectional belonging, and the importance of intentional allyship.Link ListUBC Profile: Amin GhazianiAmin Ghaziani: Website / LinktreeAmin’s Social Media: Instagram / XAmin’s Books: Princeton University PressAmin’s Review in The Nation: The State of the Gay Bar | The Nation Amin on JVN’s Getting Curious Podcast: Where Have All The Gay Bars Gone?Amin on NPR’s Marketplace Podcast: Why Gay Bars Are Closing - And What’s Taking Their PlaceTwitter/X: Carol / JeevanFrom Here Forward is on LinkedInCheck out our full archive of episodes here