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LGBTQ+ History Month founder says ‘history is our defense’ against Trumpism’s false saints like Charlie Kirk

“Everything they don’t like, don’t want, don’t understand, or don’t approve of is now targeted," Rodney Wilson told The Advocate.

Here's how LGBTQ+ History Month began

It went from a teacher’s vision to a global celebration.

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LGBTQ+ History Month: 33 queer movies to watch on streaming

History is a powerful resource to help us get through troubling times.

How Cyndi Lauper’s invitation to join her farewell tour saved DJ Tracy Young’s life

The Grammy-winning DJ and producer opens up about how Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour became her resurrection from crippling grief and depression.

Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

Miami School Board rejects LGBTQ+ History Month for third straight year

The same School Board also rejected resolutions recognizing the month in 2022 and 2023.

LGBTQ+ History Month’s Founder Urges Unity Over Division

Rodney Wilson, the educator who envisioned LGBTQ+ History Month, delves into evolving inclusivity, tackling exclusionary trends, and the dire need for continuous education amid a changing political landscape.

Lambda Legal Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

Lambda Legal's CEO and chief legal officer discuss what the future holds for the noted LGBTQ+ rights group.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

Holocaust in New Orleans: Read The Advocate's Original Coverage From 1973

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we remember the victims of the 50-year-old massacre.

Miami School Board Shoots Down LGBTQ+ History Month — Again

The Miami-Dade County School Board for the second year in a row, voted 5-3 against the recognition in October.

Miami-Dade School Board Considering LGBTQ+ History Month Recognition

Prospects for passage of the recognition are slim in light of state’s “don’t say gay” law.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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