Contributors

The people researching, writing, and sharing the history of LGBTQ+ Wisconsin.

Billie Owner, Contributer Billie Hawkins is a Denver-based LGBTQ+ community advocate, writer, and former/pending bar owner with deep roots in Wisconsin. Originally from the Milwaukee area, he remains passionate about preserving and sharing LGBTQ+ history, supporting community spaces, and documenting the stories that connect generations of queer people. He is the author of several books and works professionally in technology consulting. Don Schwamb Founder, Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Founder of the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project (wislgbthistory.com), documenting Wisconsin LGBTQ history since 1994. Queer Wisconsin builds on WLHP's research with gratitude — visit wislgbthistory.com for their latest news, tours, and community work.