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    12 LGBT Icons From History Who Made Pride Possible

    Matt Baume
    06/28/17
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    12 LGBT Icons From History Who Made Pride Possible

    Harvey Milk

    It's all well and good to enjoy Pride today, but for a full appreciation of the parades, rallies, protests, and creeping commercialism, you must know about those who came before. Cast your mind back into history and give thanks to the queer pioneers who made our rainbow flag–waving celebrations possible.

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