About

Dr. Jake Newsome is an award winning scholar of German and American LGBTQ+ history whose research and resources educate global audiences. He is the Founder and Director of the Pink Triangle Legacies Project, a grassroots initiative that honors the memory of the Nazis queer victims and carries on their legacy by fighting homophobia and transphobia today through education, empowerment, and advocacy.

Jake is the author of Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust (Cornell University Press), which traces the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a global symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.

Since earning his Ph.D. in history, Jake has published in academic journals as well as popular outlets like the Washington Post, and often appears as a guest on podcasts, including Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. In addition to serving as a historical advisor for film projects, exhibits, and plays, Newsome has been invited by the French, UK, and US governments to speak about the important lessons that LGBTQ+ history has for all of us today. He lives with his husband and son in San Diego.

Public Historian

Speaking

Jake regularly speaks to audiences ranging from high school & college classes to community centers, corporations, & government agencies about the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during & after the Holocaust.

Researching

Jake conducts innovative research on queer German and American history using archival material and conducting original interviews. Additionally, he conducts community-based research on pedagogy and educational practices.

Writing

Through social media, podcasts, blog articles, and other outlets, Jake makes LGBTQ+ Holocaust history accessible to broad and diverse audiences. He also contributes to academic scholarship by publishing peer-reviewed research.

Creating Resources

Committed to equipping educators and learners to explore the LGBTQ+ past, Jake creates new and compiles existing educational resources on the fate of LGBTQ+ people during and after the Holocaust.

Consulting

Jake shares his expertise by consulting on a range of projects, including films, podcasts, exhibits, novels, plays, and social media campaigns.

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