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AbstractEmpirical studies exploring prejudice against lesbians and gay men are well represented in the psychological literature. However, discussion around knowledge and awareness of lesbian and gay culture and history as a form of prejudice appears to be absent from the psychological literature. The purpose of the study reported here was to explore awareness of specific aspects of lesbian and gay culture and history (for example, symbols, organisations and historically significant places). A convenience sample of 101 students completed a short open-response questionnaire asking them about specific lesbian and gay places, organisations and symbols (for example, 'What is Stonewall?', 'What does the pink triangle symbolise?'). Findings of the study indicated that respondents had an extremely limited knowledge of lesbian and gay culture and history. The implications of the findings for maintaining lesbian and gay community and for securing recognition within human rights discourse are discussed.

The Mamluk City in the Middle East offers an interdisciplinary study of urban history, urban experience, and the nature of urbanism in the region under the rule of the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517). The book focuses on three less-explored but politically significant cities in the Syrian region - Jerusalem, Safad (now in Israel), and Tripoli (now in Lebanon) - and presents a new approach and methodology for understanding historical cities. Drawing on diverse textual sources and intensive field surveys, Nimrod Luz reveals the character of the Mamluk city as well as various aspects of urbanism in the region, establishing the pre-modern city of the Middle East as a valid and useful lens through which to study various themes such as architecture, art history, history, and politics of the built environment. As part of this approach, Luz considers the processes by which Mamluk discourses of urbanism were conceptualized and then inscribed in the urban environment as concrete expressions of architectural design, spatial planning, and public memorialization

This article chronicles some of my work in Ukraine in the late 90's until 2006 especially in the Donbas Region of Ukraine. This was a program funded by USAID through the US-Ukraine Foundation to promote democratic development in cities in Ukraine by establishing partnerships between American cities and Ukrainian cities. The partnership between Birmingham and Krasnodon became a model for the entire program and regular communication continued until the war in Donbas ended communications for most people. The program included topics including citizen involvement, water/sewer, transparency, economic development, education, transportation and public health. I served under five different Mayoral administrations for 35 years in Birmingham and worked on a wide range of issues in that time including public safety, youth programs, arts and museums, international programs and economic development. This experience allowed me to access resources in Birmingham on a broad range of issues and create relationships between professionals in both communities. It also was the source of my love and admiration for the Ukrainian people which continues to this day in my role as Honorary Consul for Ukraine to Alabama. Much has changed in Ukraine during the 25 years I have worked with them. This article chronicles a couple of stories that exemplify some of the hazards and opportunities I have been a part of and hopefully can add to the wisdom and understanding of our two nations. The younger generation of Ukrainians born to independence are showing more openness to change and attempting good new things. Helping them channel their idealism and energy in the face of threats and inertia is an honor and a real opportunity to fight for freedom.