Lgbtq History

people

Matthew Shepard died on October 12, 1998, just under six days after a violent attack near Laramie, Wyoming on October 6, 1998. He was 21 years old at the time of death. On the e...

lgbtq history and culture

PRIDE MONTH traces its start to the immediate aftermath of the police raid on the Stonewall Inn in the early morning of June 28, 1969, and the sustained protests and marches tha...

biography

Sally Ride was an American physicist and astronaut, best known as the first American woman in space. This article summarizes verified information about her relationships and per...

Status Updates

Billie Jean King did not make a formal public statement about being lesbian until 1981, after a set of private relationships became public and were reported by newspapers. While...

Celebrity Profiles

Eleanor Roosevelt and questions about LGBTQ+ identity arise from her close friendships, progressive advocacy, and the private norms of her era. This evergreen explainer examines...

Status Updates

Marsha P. Johnson was a pivotal figure in the Stonewall uprising and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Following her death in July 1992, an autopsy was conducted to determ...

lifestyle

Pride Month exists to commemorate the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, celebrate identities long marginalized, and renew commitments to equity and visibility. Originating from early act...

Biography & Personal History

Gladys Bentley was a prominent blues singer and pianist during the Harlem Renaissance and beyond, known for her distinctive voice, cross-dressing performance style, and bold pub...

culture-and-identity

Pride in June marks the Stonewall uprising that began in the early morning of June 28, 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City and patrons and neighbors resi...

lifestyle

Pride festival refers to public celebrations and events held by LGBTQ+ communities and allies to commemorate the history of the movement, affirm identities, and advocate for equ...