LGBTQ+ History Month
October
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual month-long observance in October for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBTQ+ History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. During this month of events, we acknowledge International Pronouns Day, Asexual Awareness Week, Spirit Day, Intersex Awareness Day, and National Coming Out Day.