The Lexington Six: Lesbian and Gay Resistance in 1970s America

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Set against the backdrop of a 1970 bank robbery that led to a police officer's death, the narrative follows two women who became fugitives and joined a lesbian collective in Kentucky. The FBI's pursuit of them resulted in the arrest of five women and one man, collectively known as the Lexington Six, who resisted federal pressure, sparking a significant movement within minority communities. Drawing on extensive research, including judicial transcripts and FBI files, this account highlights themes of defiance, community, and the intersection of LGBTQ and feminist histories.