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Henry Gerber Magnus Hirschfeld
News

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.

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Voices

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.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell
Arts & Entertainment

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.

How LGBTQ+ History Month Began
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How LGBTQ+ History Month Began

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

Illinois rainbow gay pride flag tucked into suit pocket celebrate LGBTQ rights
Politics

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.

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Chicagos Gay History

The Pool Party
Voices

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.

​ACT UP protesters close the Food and Drug Administration building in 1988 to demand the release of experimental medication for those living with HIV or AIDS
News

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