We have curated an ever-growing list of queer archives and museums from cities around the globe. These invaluable institutions are dedicated to preserving and celebrating queer history, offering a rich tapestry of stories, artifacts, and experiences. Each entry on the list represents a unique facet of LGBTQ+ heritage. This collection is continuously expanding, ensuring that…
“The first series of events organized in October 1994 for the inaugural LGBTQ+ History Month was a film festival on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where I was completing a graduate degree in history. Ten films were screened on four successive Monday nights: October 3, 10, 17 and 24.” To read more,…
In this 2020 piece for SQS magazine, published by the Society for Queer Studies in Finland, Sue Sanders, co-founder of LGBT+ History Month United Kingdom and co-founder of ICoHM, reflects on her life experiences growing up in the 1950s, coming of age in the 1960s, and embarking on a life of LGBT activism that included…
It might seem like a monumental task but starting a national LGBTQ+ History Month is easier than one might think. In this 2023 essay, Rodney Wilson recalls his experiences founding LGBTQ+ History Month USA in 1994.