All about the nation's first gay rights group, the Society for Human Rights, founded 100 years ago
Founder Henry Gerber is a significant figure in LGBTQ+ history, but not enough people know his story.
December 10, 2024
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The 20+ best LGBTQ+ historic sites and artifacts to add to your bucket list
We recommend Michelangelo's David, the original Pride flag, Stonewall, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and more.
November 19, 2025
Why a 73-Year-Old Gay Pool Party Shook Us to the Core
LGBT people have always existed, though society has long tried to hide that fact. It's time we reclaimed our history.
January 31, 2018
Here's how LGBTQ+ History Month began
It went from a teacher’s vision to a global celebration.
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October 2, 2025
Op-ed: The Story Behind the First LGBT History Month
Four academic leaders describe how LGBT History Month was launched, amid stiff resistance, more than two decades ago.
September 2, 2015
Democratic National Convention will be a celebration of diversity in Chicago, say queer staff
The convention will be a demonstration of all sorts of diversity, organizers say.
June 25, 2024
After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression
Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century
November 13, 2024
Take a Tour of the Nation's Historic LGBT Landmarks
Take a virtual tour of the sites where Truman Capote, Bayard Rustin, the Furies Collective, and more made LGBT history.
October 19, 2016