Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) History Month is celebrated in October. In observance of LGBT History Month, the LGBT Center website will feature videos highlighting different historical figures who have made a difference in the LGBT community. Visit the LGBT Center website's LGBT History Month Featured Videos section to find a new video each day of October. Here are some figures who will be highlighted in the coming days:
October 11: Lili Elbe, Transgender Pioneer and Painter
October 12: Uzi Even, Israeli Gay Pioneer and Scientist
October 13: Malcolm Forbes, Entrepreneur
October 14: John Fryer, Psychiatrist and Dr. H. Anonymous
October 15: Essex Hemphill, Poet and Activist
October 16: Ashok Row Kavi, Indian Gay Pioneer and Journalist
October 17: Frances Kellor, Social Activist
October 18: Jim Kepner, Journalist and LGBT Historian
October 19: Kay Lahusen, Gay Pioneer
October 20: Terrence McNally, Playwright
October 21: Janet Mock, Transgender Activist and Author
Be sure to visit the LGBT History Month Featured Videos section and see each day's video! LGBT History Month videos and other materials are made possible by the Equality Forum, a national and international LGBT civil rights organization with an educational focus.
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