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Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams is an award-winning actress and singer. Her work includes roles on the hit show Empire, the Hollywood blockbuster Deadpool, and the landmark television miniseries Roots. She also has a notable history on stage, earning a Tony and a Theater World Award for her debut performance in the Broadway play Hallelujah, Baby!

Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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