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Who created Transgender Day of Visibility?
Trans Day of Visibility has been celebrated in the United States since 2009.
Why is Pride Month in June?
Gay Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots, which began on June 28, 1969, after police...
How to preserve LGBTQ+ history in the face of hate
In a world where LGBTQ+ history is often overlooked, preserving it becomes a spectacular...
Images
Transgender pride flag
The transgender pride flag was created by Monica Helms, a transgender woman, in 1999.
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Elbe, Lili
Transgender woman Lili Elbe, born Einar Wegener, photo 1926; from Niels Hoyer (ed.),...
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Interactives
Common LGBTQ Laws by State
This map lists common examples of existing anti-LGBTQ and pro-LGBTQ laws in each...
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