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LGBTQ+ History

What led us here
From the history of the pride flag to marriage equality, learn all about the journey of our fight for equal rights
Ancient History
Homosexuality in Latin America

Homosexuality in Latin America

The history of homosexuality in pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial Latin America.

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Homosexuality in Ancient China

Homosexuality in Ancient China

Learn about Homosexuality in Ancient China, how gender and class affected same-sex relationships and the history of the term "cut-sleeve."

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Homosexuality in the Pre-Colonial Americas

Homosexuality in the Pre-Colonial Americas

Learn about how homosexuality is intrinsically linked with the diverse gender structure of native tribes.

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Gender Expression in East Asian Cultures

Gender Expression in East Asian Cultures

East Asia has a vibrant history of queerness, particularly regarding life outside of the gender binary.

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Homosexuality in Medieval Europe

Homosexuality in Medieval Europe

Learn about the history and laws surrounding homosexuality in Medieval Europe.

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Sappho of Lesbos

Sappho of Lesbos

Learn about the legendary poet Sappho and why she's known as the "lesbian muse."

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Homosexuality in Ancient Europe

Homosexuality in Ancient Europe

Although "homosexuality" is a modern term, same-gender attraction has been documented since ancient times.

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Modern History
Earring Magic Ken

Earring Magic Ken

The scandalous story of Earring Magic Ken—the first, and maybe only, accidentally gay Barbie doll.

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70s and 80s Club Culture

70s and 80s Club Culture

Gay clubs of the 70s and 80s were vibrant safe spaces, especially for queer and trans people of color.

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The Fight for Marriage Equality

The Fight for Marriage Equality

For decades, the LGBTQ+ community fought for marriage equality. Here's the story of that struggle.

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Homosexuality as a Mental Illness

Homosexuality as a Mental Illness

It wasn't until 1973 that homosexuality was declassified as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.

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Pulse Shooting

Pulse Shooting

The Pulse nightclub shooting was a devastating tragedy for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Stonewall Riots

Stonewall Riots

The Stonewall Riots of 1969 were a response to police brutality against the LGBTQ+ community.

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LGBTQ+ Historical Figures
Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin was an American civil rights activist who fought alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and Civil Rights activist.

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Willi Ninja

Willi Ninja

Willi Ninja was an African American dancer and choreographer known as the "Godfather of Voguing."

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Alan Turing

Alan Turing

Alan Turing was an openly gay British mathematician considered to be the father of the modern-day computer.

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Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk was a fearless advocate and the first openly gay elected official in the United States.

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Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera was a Latina LGBTQ+ activist and pioneer of the queer civil rights movement.

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