Alumnus (Graduate Program) LaShonda's 2003 MA thesis, advised by Donna Gabaccia at UNC-Charlotte, was titled "Desperately Seeking Southern Lesbians." Research Research Areas: Women and Gender African American Latin America & Caribbean U.S. South U.S. 19th & 20th Century Selected Publications Selected Publications: Mims, LaShonda. “Lesbian History In Charlotte And Atlanta”. James C Cobb. 2012: n. pag. Print.