What does LGBT History Month celebrate?

LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Who created the Lgbtq flag?

Gilbert Baker
Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist, gay rights activist, and designer of the rainbow flag (1978), a worldwide symbol of LGBTQ pride….Gilbert Baker (artist)

What does this mean 🏳 ⚧?

🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Flag emoji The Transgender Flag emoji 🏳️‍⚧️ portrays a flag with pink, blue, and white stripes. This particular flag is used to represent the transgender community and is used to express transgender Pride.

What is LGBTQ+ History Month and why is it important?

LGBT History Month is intended to encourage honesty and openness about being LGBT. While it was first known as Lesbian and Gay History Month, the coordinating committee soon added “bisexual” to the title. It has subsequently become known as LGBTQ+ History Month.

Which countries celebrate LGBT History Month in October?

In Berlin, it is known as Queer History Month and is celebrated in May. In October 2016, Minus 18 organised the first Australian LGBTQ+ History Month in partnership with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and the Safe Schools Coalition Victoria. Brazil celebrates LGBT History Month. Canada celebrates LGBT History Month in October.

How many icons are available for LGBT History Month?

^ “Equality Forum website provides 31 new icons for LGBT History Month – National Constitution Center”. National Constitution Center – constitutioncenter.org. Retrieved 1 February 2019. ^ “Two school districts recognize LGBT Month”. CNN. 8 October 2012.

When is LGBT Pride Month Celebrated in the UK?

In Hungary and the United Kingdom, it is observed during February; in the UK this coincides with a major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28. In Berlin, It is known as Queer History Month and is celebrated in June.