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-Queer Center
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In the United States and Canada, it is celebrated in October to coincide with National Coming Out Day on October 11. -Wiki
Sites:
Huffpo collection of articles from the LGBTQ community
ABCnews
BBC 7 people who changed LGBT history
National Geographics 12 Historic LGBTQ Figures Who Changed the World
Huffpo Ten Awesome LGBT Activist Heroes You Need to Celebrate This Pride Month
