UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities

Funded by the New York City Council Committee on Education, UnErasing LGBTQ History is built specifically for educators -- but don't let that put you off if you're just a curious listener. Host Kathleen Barker guides episodes that span from colonial America through the 21st century, covering the stories your history classes probably skipped entirely. The educational DNA shows in how clearly everything is explained without being condescending. Episodes run 12 to 40 minutes and focus on individual historical figures or landmark events. Recent installments have covered photographers, civil rights cases, activists, and cultural pioneers, and there's a strong emphasis on practical strategies for teachers who want to create more inclusive classrooms. The monthly release schedule means 42 episodes in the catalog, each one feeling carefully crafted rather than rushed out. The perfect 5.0-star rating is based on a small review pool of 10, so take that with appropriate context. But the praise is genuine -- one educator described it as providing guidance, structure, and courage for navigating content censorship concerns. If you're a teacher looking for LGBTQ+ history content you can actually bring into your classroom, this is probably the most directly useful podcast on this list. And if you're not a teacher, it's still a solid, well-researched history show that happens to be extra thoughtful about accessibility.