Learn more about LGBTQ+ people’s history

Learn about LGBTQ+ people’s history, the struggles they face, their impact on culture, and more.
Multi-racial group with different sexual orientations and rainbow flag around their shoulders
Multi-racial group with different sexual orientations and rainbow flag around their shoulders

The history of Pride and the LGBTQ+ movement in the United States

Did you know Pride started as a protest? Pride is more than a month — it’s a celebration of LGBTQ+ history. Read about the path to equal rights, marriage equality, the riots and marches, and other important cultural moments.
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Key cultural moments

Learn about the major pop culture moments from a landmark year in LGBTQ+ history (1968) to today.

Top 50 LGBTQ+ milestones in pop culture history

There are over five decades worth of LGBTQ+ pop culture history to explore! Learn about iconic moments in TV, film, music, literature, and more.
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LGBTQ+ commemoration calendar

Every month of the year has historic moments to celebrate. This calendar can help you keep track of the different dates and their importance to LGBTQ+ people.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the lives and experiences of transgender and nonbinary people. Learn how you can support trans people and honor Transgender Day of Visibility.
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