International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months

Launching the theme for UK LGBT+ History Month 2026 February 2026 will be the 22nd UK LGBT+ History Month; join us online as we announce and explore the theme for 2026.

On Friday, November 7, the UK will launch their LGBT+ History Month theme and will identity the five highlighted LGBT+ historical figures for February 2026! All details and easy registration for free tickets to the online event are here. 🏳️‍🌈#lgbtqhistorymonth

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A Talk with the International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months (hybrid event) - MacEwan University - Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity - Edmonton - Oct 28, 2025 A Talk with the International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months (hybrid event) In 2021, representatives from sixteen LGBTQ+ History Months around the world established the International Committee on ...

This Tuesday (October 28) at 4:00pm Mountain Canada/USA time, from MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, a conversation with international history month voices in Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, UK, and USA. FREE online or in person: www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory... #LGBTQHistoryMonth

The history of ‘coming out,’ from secret gay code to popular political protest In the 1950s, ‘coming out’ meant quietly acknowledging one’s sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by a broad array of social movements.

The phrase “coming out” didn’t start as a public declaration — it began in the shadows, among coded phrases and hidden communities.

Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements.

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Blue graphic with a quote in pink and white text reading "Our son is trans. He knew he was a boy, long before he had access to social media or had met other trans people... My son is alive and has a great life because of gender-affirming care.” The quote is attributed to: Anonymous parent of a trans child

This LGBTQ History Month, we’re not just honoring the past — we’re fighting for a future where all trans youth can grow up and thrive as themselves.

New York City celebrates the “Gay Harlem Renaissance" - GayCities ‘The Pansy Craze’ and other moments of Black, queer history remembered.

"October is LGBTQ+ History Month in the US. To mark the occasion, the New York Historical museum... of New York City has just launched an exhibition to commemorate and celebrate Black, queer life in Harlem in the first half of the 20th century." #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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Our 16th quarterly meeting was held today, with 12 representatives from 10 LGBTQ+ history months around the world: Armenia, Finland, France, Italy, N. Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

An October past time is exploring the artwork various groups create for History Month. Here are a few of my favorites so far this October. #lgbtqhistorymonth

Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.

#Florida school board again rejects Moms for Liberty proposal to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orange-... via @shecarrieson.bsky.social

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Աճող մարտահրավերներ, նոր զեկույցներ. ահա թե ինչ պատկեր ունեցանք անցած ամիս ԼԳԲՏ+ շարժման համար Հայաստանում։
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Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia.
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October 28 @ 4:00p MDT @ MacEwan University - Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
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ICoHM members: Alessio Ponzio and Miriam Benslimane (Canada), Sue Sanders (UK), Rául Pérez Monzón (Cuba), Claire O'Leary (Aotearoa-New Zealand), and Rodney Wilson (USA).

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A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here:
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ICoHM reps from (row 1) the UK, USA, New Zealand, Hungary; (row 2) Canada, Armenia, Spain, France; and (row 3) New Zealand, Spain, and Hungary met today to talk about history months around the world in more challenging times.

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Another great essay by @norenashopland.bsky.social !

Proud of the work ICoHM member @mmkarmenia.bsky.social is doing!

As #PrideMonth comes to a close, our voices remain loud, our love remains bold, and our fight remains unwavering.
Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation.
We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.

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Հպարտության ամսվա հիմնական իրադարձությունների մասին կարող եք կարդալ Լրամփոփում
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You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap
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Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

"Organisers estimated that a record 200,000 people may have taken part despite mounting pressure from nationalist conservative politicians and police to stop any display of pro-LGBTQ material." 🇭🇺 🏳️‍🌈

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Young queer activists are fighting to rebuild the world. This book isn't waiting to celebrate them. - LGBTQ Nation I had no idea so much was happening beyond my vision by a cadre of amazing young activists.

As I wrote in this review of Kimm Topping's new book: "I had no idea so much was happening beyond my vision by a cadre of amazing young activists" -- and this is a "happy book" about their work! (Don't miss the link to the free Teacher's Guide.)

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ICoHM member @norenashopland.bsky.social has just been named a Welsh national treasure: "Wales' leading LGBTQ+ history academic." So well deserved and, to ICoHM, she's an international treasure, too! To read the listing:
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Celebrate Pride Month with me! Find out more here

Three years ago, my guidebook hit the shelves in paperback. This #PrideMonth, I'm reflecting on how it continues to help illuminate queer histories previously lost to time. You can find out more here! invt.io/1bxb7fv7ejx @tandfresearch.bsky.social

4 of 4 - The project began under former Deputy Lord Mayor Mary Ellen Campbell (right), and was completed under current Lord Mayor, Councillor Micky Murray (left).

‘Significant’ moment as LGBTQ+ community celebrated with new Belfast City Hall stained glass window The window was unveiled by Lord Mayor Micky Murray on Thursday

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YouTube video by Gareth Lee Stained Glass Window unveiling Belfast City Hall - Celebrating LGBTQ+ Community

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1 of 4 - A magnificent day last week at the Belfast City Hall where a new, beautiful LGBTQ+ Pride stained-glass window was installed! It’s breathtaking, as seen in this Belfast City Council photo. Happy Pride Month! (Links to unveiling ceremony and to news accounts and another photo in comments.)

If you live in the midsection of the USA and haven't had a chance yet to visit the 6,000 square feet / 560 square meters of space at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis devoted to 100+ years of LGBTQ+ St. Louis-area history, the exhibit closes on July 6. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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...long-established evidence for the life saving nature of gender-affirming care, and the Utah Republicans who commissioned the report are silent."

Utah Republicans just f-ed around and found out - INTO They didn't get the bigoted results they'd planned on

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"In 2023, Utah passed a ban on gender affirming care for minors. One condition of the ban was a thorough scientific study on the health outcomes of such treatment. Now the report has been released, finding...

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A baker's dozen of ICoHM members from around the world up bright and early today to talk about how to preserve, protect, and publicize LGBTQ history, with reps this AM from France, Hungary, Haifa (Israel), New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Sweden, UK, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

St. Louis LGBTQ History: MCC, Our World Too, Magnolia’s, and John D’Emilio - Out in STL By Rodney Wilson I live in the past as much as I live in the present, and often I’m more comfortable in an imaginary conversation with the dead than when engaging with the living. In visiting the phys...

I needed last Thursday's inspiration. I wrote about the wonderful day here. ♥️ #LGBTQHistory #StLouis #skystorians

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