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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Moment of Zen: LGBT History Month


Today, October 1, 2011, begins LGBT History Month. LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11.  This blog will, of course, be having a month long celebration of something that is near and dear to my own heart.
Background
In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.
Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association, and other national organizations. In 2006, Equality Forum assumed responsibility for providing content, promotion and resources for LGBT History Month.
Celebrate Our Heritage
The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement of our extraordinary national and international contributions.
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5 comments:

  1. WriterOctober 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Happy LGBT History Month! I will have to do a book display! :)

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  2. RebeccaOctober 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Happy LGBT History Month

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Awesome!

    Peace <3
    Jay

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  4. TheaterdogOctober 2, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Happy Pride Prof Blow

    You are certainly doing your part to maintain our heritage in a way that makes me very proud!

    From an Auburn grad.

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  5. JoeOctober 2, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Writer, that sounds very cool.

    Thanks becca and Jay.

    War Eagle, Theaterdog, from a fellow alumni. I try to do my best to maintain our heritage.

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