Southern lesbian-feminist activists in publishing, publications, and booksellers
Corky Culver has been a leader and a documenter since the early days of modern lesbian feminism, cofounding a women’s land group, organizing cultural and political events (especially peace activism), publishing poetry, and singing with others at every possible opportunity.
Mendy Knott, North Carolina poet, reflecting her experiences as a former police officer, military veteran, and Southern preacher’s kid. She is an award-winning screenplay writer, too.
Shewolf formed lesbian community and worked for equal pay for women at University of Louisiana Lafayette, held feminist potlucks, and she was ahead of her time.
Theresa “Terri” Barry came out in 1976 when she was in her early twenties in college, where she met her then-partner Joan Mayfield, starting a feminist bookstore with her. From 1977 to about 1980, she and Joan ran Labrys Books in the living room of their Richmond, Virginia, home. They chose the name Labrys, after the double headed ritual axe found in ancient Minoan depictions of the Mother Goddess. The bookstore was run with the support of the Richmond Lesbian Feminists, an organization that still exists today.