Gay pride history month
LGBT History Month
Before AIDS : Gay Health Politics in the s
The AIDS crisis of the s looms large in recent histories of sexuality, medicine, and politics, and justly so—an unknown virus without a cure ravages an already persecuted minority, medical professionals are unprepared and sometimes unwilling to look after for the sick, and a national health bureaucracy is slow to invest resources in finding a cure. Yet this widely accepted narrative, while reliable, creates the impression that the gay community lacked any capacity to speak to AIDS. In fact, as Katie Batza demonstrates in this path-breaking book, there was already a well-developed network of gay-health clinics in American cities when the epidemic struck, and these clinics served as the first responders to the disease.
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With attentive reasoning supported by wide-ranging scholarship, this study exposes the fallacies of 'social constructionist' theories within sapphic and gay studies and makes a forceful case for the autonomy of queer identity and culture.
The story of Christine Jorgensen, America’s first prominent transsexual, famously narrat
In Honor of Pride Month - A Little History
The History of Pride Month & the Uprising at the Stonewall Inn
During this month of Pride, we thought it might be a good idea to offer some historical context to what has turn into such a distinguishable and celebratory month for so many members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year marks the 52nd year since the first Celebration parade was organized by Brenda Howard, a multi-attracted activist; however, Pride month was first recognized on a national level by President Bill Clinton in and During his designation, President Barack Obama declared the month of June LGBT Pride Month. This declaration is the outcome of a decades extended battle for equality after a brave group of LGBT community members decided to take a upright in New York City.
On June 28, , police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay prevent on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, New York City. During this period, in every state but Illinois, acts of homosexuality were illegal and bars and restaurants that publicly served or had employees that identified as part of the LGBT people risked being shut down. Furthermore, the Stonewall Inn was one of many bars owned by the Mob – which b
LGBTQ History Month & Celebration Month
"LGBTQ History Month was created in by Rodney Wilson, a high academy history teacher in Missouri. In , a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBTQ History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), which was already established, and the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in
This month provides an opportunity for the campus people to learn more about and celebrate the history, culture and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming, queer, intersex and asexual communities through a host of educational events, social events and discussions. With planning led by the LGBTQ Resource Center, the month supports the continuing efforts of the center to raise awareness and offer support to gay and trans students, staff and faculty and promote a sense of belonging and inclusion on campus and beyond."
Quiñones, E. (, September 29). LGBTQ history month: A milestone to mirror, celebrate and grow community. Syracuse University News: Campus & Commu
Did you know that October is LGBTQ+ History Month?
When you think about the LGBTQ+ community, the first month that comes to mind is probably June – Pride Month. But October also marks a time for important Gay celebrations:
October is LGBTQ+ History Month!
Back in , Rodney Wilson, the first openly gay history teacher at a Missouri public sky-high school, realized that students weren’t learning about the history of LGBTQ+ people or the rights movement. When notable LGBTQ+ people were mentioned, their identities were often ignored. The result: few people know how deeply woven Homosexual individuals are throughout history and the important marks they have left. To help change that, Wilson started what was then called Lesbian and Lgbtq+ History Month and served as the founder on the first coordinating committee. The next year, it was officially added to the list of commemorative months in a resolution by the General Assembly of the National Teaching Association.
LGBTQ+ History Month has garnered more attention in the United States over the years and in was officially celebrated in two American school districts: Broward County in Florida and Los Angeles, California.
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