October is GLBT History Month, and throughout the month a video highlighting a different historical figure each day will be available from a special section of the LGBT Center website:
GLBT History Month Featured Videos
A new video will be available at this location each day during the month of October.
These 31 historical figures, nominated by leaders of state, national, and international LGBT organizations, achieved success within their respective fields of endeavor, were national heroes, or advanced LGBT civil rights.
The LGBT community is the one of the only communities worldwide that does not always learn its history at home, in the public schools, or in religious or other institutions. GLBT History Month teaches our heritage, provides role models, builds community, and educates about our unique national and international contributions.
This week's highlighted historical figures are:
October 1: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, founders of the first lesbian organization in the United States
October 2: Stephen Sondheim, lyricist and composer
October 3: Gianni Versace, fashion designer and entrepreneur
October 4: Sheila Kuehl, first openly gay member of the California Legislature
October 5: Tennessee Williams, playwright
October 6: Alice Walker, author
October 7: Greg Louganis, Olympic gold medalist
GLBT History Month videos and other materials are made possible by the Equality Forum, a national and international GLBT civil rights organization with an educational focus:
Equality Forum Website
