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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben John F Kennedy Eleanor Roosevelt
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A quick, queer presidential history for Presidents' Day

From Washington's military advisor to Eleanor Roosevelt's close friendships, LGBTQ+ individuals have shaped our nation's history.

famous gay actors in history: 15 Old Hollywood Stars You Probably Didn't Know Were LGBTQ+
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Golden Age of Hollywood stars you probably didn't know were LGBTQ+

Queer actors have been a part of the film industry for many, many years!

Karl M. Baer; Albert D.J. Cashier; Dr. James Barry
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10 amazing trans men you didn't learn about in history class

From a revolutionary tuberculosis researcher to a powerful gospel singer, these trans men made waves.

10 facts you never knew about the Transgender Pride Flag
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10 facts you never knew about the Transgender Pride Flag

Believe it or not, the popularized version isn't the only variation of the Trans Pride Flag that exists.

The Complete Guide to Queer Pride Flags
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Here's the complete guide to all the Queer Pride flags we fly

There are many, many shades of the rainbow.

Gay rights demonstration Albany New York 1971 photographer Diana Davies The New York Public Library Manuscripts and Archives Division
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25 vintage photos that prove Pride is for EVERY queer person

Queer women, trans people, queer people of color, and disabled queer people have always been a part of this movement whether some people like it or not!

Chappel Roan VMAs red carpet fire castle performance French duellist and opera singer Julie dAubigny queer lesbian
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Did Chappell Roan pay homage to this queer, swashbuckling opera star at the VMAs?

Chappell Roan's epic looks and performance at the VMA Awards were tens across the board! But did the Midwest Princess tell a queer story behind her fashion statements?

Best Queer TV of the First Quarter Century
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We ranked the 25 best queer TV shows of the century so far

From Queer as Folk to Transparent to Baby Reindeer, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ TV series including game-changing moments like Michaela Jae Rodriguez becoming the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe.

Best Queer Films of the First Quarter Century
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We ranked the 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Reneé Richards; Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy (Coccinelle); Mary Jones
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10 amazing trans women you didn't learn about in history class

Discover the untold stories of groundbreaking trans women throughout history who fought for their rights and paved the way for future generations.

A young smiling Alan Turing and friends wearing shorts and boating shoes on a small dock surrounded by small boats
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WW2 hero codebreaker Alan Turing was jailed for being gay; 'Forgetting the Many' tells his story and others

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

Artist Tourmaline and the cover of her upcoming book "Marsha: The Joy and Definace of Marsha P. Johnson"
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Tourmaline is releasing a book about Marsha P. Johnson

"Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" will be the first full length biography of the queer icon to ever be published.

Frida Kahlo, Laverne Cox, Josephine Baker
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15 queer women who changed history

The world wouldn't be the same without these amazing women! 

Queer movies Bound Paris is Burning and Priscilla Queen of the Desert
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15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

lesbian period dramas: Secret Diaries of Anne Lister, Farewell My Queen, Bessie
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Lesbian & bi period dramas that will take you back in time

Forbidden queer romances and over the top costumes? Yes, please!

Ed Gein and Charlie Hunnam
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This Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein in 'Monster' first-look image has us shaking

The Queer as Folk star is set to play the famous killer in Ryan Murphy’s new Monster series.

PRIDE SITE photo gallery list LGBTQ people in history Julie dAubigny Simon Nkoli Wewha Billy Tipton
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History's hidden gems, 10 LGBTQ+ heroes you haven't heard of (yet)

From sword-wielding opera singers to transgender spies, they redefined what it means to live authentically.

7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
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7 'banned books' to read & celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these must-reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

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50 adorable vintage photos of gay couples

These gay couples were brave enough to take on the world together.

Soa de Muse on Drag Race Global all Stars and Jack Brown homaging William Dorsey Swann
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Serving history: 'Drag Race's Soa de Muse channels the original Queen of Drag

Largely forgotten in history, William Dorsey Swann was a true revolutionary and embodies everything we cherish about the art of drag today.