LGBTQ+ Heritage Month Resources

Even though most people think of the Stonewall Riots in June when they think of LGBTQ+ history, some other important historical events took place in October. The first and second Marches on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights took place in October 1979 and 1987. These marches aimed to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in the military, federal jobs, and family protection laws. While these goals have only recently been achieved, the marches successfully established a large network of members across the country, unifying the community around common priorities, and forced the country to realize how many LGBTQ+ people and allies are in the US.

This is a collection of resources that can be used to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of this heritage and identity month.

Videos

It Takes Courage

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Billy Porter Gives A Brief History of Queer Political Action

Billy Porter takes us on a journey through time to explore the more obscure political actions that have changed the course of LGBTQIA+ history.

How Black Queer Culture Shaped History

Queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard Joseph shares little-known stories, connecting the origins of drag in the 1880s to the present day and exploring the awesome power to choose how we define ourselves.

Intersex Awareness Day

Video explaining the Intersex community and their struggles.

Articles

October is LGBTQ+ History Month

Article detailing LGBTQ+ History Month.

Glossary of LGBTQ+ Terms

A collection of terms related to the LGBTQ+ community.

8 Books to Celebrate Pride Month

An NPR LGBTQ+ reading list.

Beyond Rainbow Washing

Article explaining how to support the community outside of pride month.

What Are Personal Pronouns?

Guide to pronouns and why they matter.

21 Common LGBTQ+ Pride Flags

List of pride flags.

What is Intersex Awareness Day?

Article explaining Intersex Awareness Day, and what it celebrates.

I Was Told to Hide My Gender Nonconformity

Article outlining a photographer's self-acceptance through photography.

Pronouns 101

A guide to pronouns and why they matter.

Poems

LGBTQ Poetry

Explore the rich tradition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer poets and poetry by browsing a selection of poems & audio.

LGBTQ+ Pride Poems

A collection of poems and essays by LGBTQ+ poets on topics and themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.

Spoken Word Poems by Queer Poets

Glorious poetry by queer poets that highlights struggles of being queer in this heteronormative world, and our small victories.

image of hand holding a quill, overlaying a pride flag.

Podcasts

The Queer Collective Podcast

Bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Loving Sally Ride

Interview regarding Tam O'Shaughnessy's 27-Year Partnership With The First American Woman In Space.

History is Gay

Podcast that examines the underappreciated and overlooked queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies that have always been there in the unexplored corners of history.

Podcasts for the Queer Community and Allies

List of 10 podcasts for the queer community and their allies.

LGBTQ+ Oral History Project

History project interviewing Colorado locals on queer history.