Trans* Lesson Plan

Dr. Alan L. Hart, a trailblazing physician, researcher, and writer, whose courage and innovation helped shape both public health and LGBTQ+ history.

In this episode, we'll be navigating Hart's incredible journey. We'll learn how Hart managed authenticity, career aspirations, and public scrutiny during a period when transgender lives weren't recognized and were frequently misunderstood.
Join us as we examine the life, legacy, and lasting impact of a man whose contributions to both medical history and transgender history deserve to be remembered.
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References:
Alan Hart (1890-1962). (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20201118022054/https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/hart_alan_1890_1962_/#.X7SFB3bP1qY

Alan L. Hart | Legacy Project Chicago. (n.d.). Legacy Project Chicago. https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/alan-l-hart

Alberta Lucille Hart/Alan L. Hart: Timeline, 1890-2009 · Timeline: Alberta Lucille Hart/Alan L. Hart, 1890-2009 · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/hart/hart2

Close, C. P. (2014). Manifesting Manhood: Dr. Alan Hart’s Transformation and the Embodiment of Sex in Early Twentieth-Century Sexology. CSUN ScholarWorks (California State University, Northridge). https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1470.2887

college.lclark.edu. (2020, April 17). From the Archives: Dr. Alan Hart. Lewis & Clark College. https://college.lclark.edu/live/news/43320-from-the-archives-dr-alan-hart

DeLuca, L. (2024, February 20). Trailblazing transgender doctor saved countless lives. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trailblazing-transgender-doctor-saved-countless-lives/

Devereaux, E. (2010). DOCTOR ALAN HART. Australian Feminist Studies, 25(64), 175–187. https://doi.org/10.1080/08164641003762479

Emmaw, & Emmaw. (2024, June 13). Alan L. Hart: Pioneer in medicine and transgender history - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities project. Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project - Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up Connecticut’s rich history. https://connecticuthistory.org/alan-l-hart-pioneer-in-medicine-and-transgender-history/

FTM contributions to Medicine, Psychology, Science and engineering. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20120104072013/http://www.computerconsultingservices.net/mensworld/images/FTMDoctors.htm

Katz, J. (1976). Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A. : A Documentary. New York : Crowell.

Reich, A., & Colbert, K. A. (2025). Alan L. Hart: an innovative pioneer in radiology and transgender rights. Cureus, 17(7), e87485. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.87485

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In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ history. Join us as we trace Johnson's journey from her early years in New Jersey to becoming a prominent activist at the Stonewall riots and co-founding Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). We examine her contributions to AIDS activism, her mysterious death in 1992, and how her revolutionary spirit continues to inspire the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
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References:
Ashley, F., & Sanchinel, S. (2023). The Saint of Christopher Street: Marsha P. Johnson and the social life of a heroine. Feminist Review, 134(1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/01417789231166827
Calafell, B. M. (2019). Narrative Authority, Theory in the Flesh, and the Fight over The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. QED a Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, 6(2), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.14321/qed.6.2.0026
Fm, W. (2020). Marsha P. Johnson. African American Activism and Political Engagement: An Encyclopedia. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/wmpg_bhm/28/
Kung, J. (2025, April 30). In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson? NPR. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/1248091511/in-the-face-of-trans-erasure-what-can-we-learn-from-marsha-p-johnson
Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the history of Pride Month. (2021, June 7). Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/stories/marsha-johnson-sylvia-rivera-and-history-pride-month
Marsha P. Johnson. (n.d.). National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson
Marsha “Pay it no Mind” Johnson · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by Students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/marsha-p-johnson
Times, N. Y. (2024, August 30). Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender pioneer and activist. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-marsha-p-johnson.html
Tourmaline. (2025). Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson. Penguin Group.
Yang, J., Mufson, C., & Sunkara, S. (2023, June 18). Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/marsha-p-johnsons-historic-role-in-the-lgbtq-rights-movement

Join us on The Trans Lesson Plan Podcast as we explore the extraordinary life of Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy, better known as Coccinelle. Born in Paris in 1931, Coccinelle rose to fame as a captivating transgender performer who broke barriers and made history.
This episode highlights Coccinelle's groundbreaking achievements, including her historic marriage that established transgender people's right to marry in France and her vital activism through organizations she co-founded. Her legacy as a pioneer for transgender rights extends far beyond the glamorous stages where she performed alongside other icons of her era.
Discover how one woman in a polka-dotted red dress, the origin of her "Ladybug" stage name, changed the course of transgender history and continues to inspire generations today.
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References:
Baska, M., & Baska, M. (2022, August 23). Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy: Trans pioneer and cabaret icon Coccinelle takes over Google. PinkNews | Latest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans News | LGBTQ+ News. https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/08/23/jacqueline-charlotte-dugresnoy-coccinelle/
Carens, J. H. (2014). The ethics of immigration. Choice Reviews Online, 52(01), 52–0498. https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.52-0498
Coccinelle. (n.d.). https://www.queermusicheritage.com/nov2002e.html
Cruz, A. V. D. (2024, December 23). The life of Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy AKA Coccinelle - my transgender blog. My Transgender Blog. https://mytransgenderdate.com/blog/2023/06/the-life-of-jacqueline-charlotte-dufresnoy-aka-coccinelle
PressReader.com - digital newspaper & magazine subscriptions. (n.d.). PressReader. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/all-about-history/20210617/281625308243696?srsltid=AfmBOoonQumvU4gArcxpbPviEiMrYs7bRrcPsli_z7zMFceFv1oSKEix
Singer, P. (1986). Famine, affluence, and morality. In Princeton University Press eBooks (pp. 247–262). https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691241869-014
Wikipedia contributors. (2025, July 13). Coccinelle. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccinelle