About 40 people listened and discussed the changing images of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community at the Holmes Student Center’s Heritage Room Thursday night.

Joe D’Emilio discussed and analyzed his most recent book, “The World Turned.”

“The World Turned” is a book of essays about D’Emilio’s experiences as an activist and member of the LGBT community.

“[D’Emilio] enhanced so much insight about Ruston who has been overlooked too often. He really emphasized the principle of non-violent demonstration within the gay community,” said NIU alumna Cordelia Parham.

After D’Emilio spoke about his experiences and read from his book, he allowed ample time for questions concerning his book, or just the LGBT community in general.

“We are living through a period of change in our community,” said D’Emilio, responding to a question about his opinion of today’s LGBT community. “We are becoming a more open society, and that is why I titled this book ‘The World Turned.’ We truly are turning our appearance to society.”

The presentation was done to coordinate with the Women Studies in English class.

D’Emilio stayed for a question-and-answer session, as well as talking to people one-on-one.