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Origin: A color-coded system used by gay men in the 1970s to signal sexual interests and preferences.

Historical Value: An innovative and discreet way of navigating relationships in queer subcultures.

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Origin: A 19th-century term used to describe two women living together in a close, long-term partnership, often implying a romantic or sexual relationship.

Historical Value: Reflects early recognition of queer relationships in a socially acceptable framework.

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Origin: Refers to the Stonewall Inn in New York City and the 1969 riots that marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Historical Value: A rallying cry for activism and a symbol of pride and resistance.

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Origin: Used by the Nazis to identify and persecute gay men during the Holocaust.

Historical Value: Reclaimed in the late 20th century as a symbol of resilience and resistance against oppression.

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Origin: Named after a group of medieval jesters who served as social critics, this was one of the earliest gay rights organizations in the United States, founded in 1950.

Historical Value: It was instrumental in laying the groundwork for modern LGBTQ+ activism.

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Origin: A 19th-century term used primarily in Europe to describe a man who loved other men. It was popularized by activists like Karl Heinrich Ulrichs.

Historical Value: One of the earliest attempts to frame homosexuality as a natural variation of love rather than a criminal act.

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Origin: Popularized by Vito Russo’s 1981 book and subsequent documentary, this term refers to how LGBTQ+ characters were hidden or coded in early Hollywood films.

Historical Value: Highlights the subtle ways queer representation existed in media during times of censorship.

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Origin: A form of slang used in the British LGBTQ+ community, especially among gay men, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It included words like bona (good), eek (face), and dish (attractive person).

Historical Value: It served as a secret language to communicate safely at a time when homosexuality was criminalized in the UK.

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Origin: Coined in the 1970s by second-wave feminists who criticized the lack of inclusion of lesbians in the women's liberation movement.

Historical Value: Reclaimed as a badge of honor by lesbians who demanded visibility and equality within feminist spaces.

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Book)

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Book)

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Song of achilles - Madeline Miller (Book)

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Song of achilles - Madeline Miller (Book)

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Book/Movie)

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Book/Movie)

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Our goal is to create a safe community in this society that the LGBTQA+ community can turn to, in hard times.

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Alan Turing created modern computer science, but he was persecuted for being gay.

Alan Turing was a mathematician who is often credited with creating the foundation of artificial intelligence and computer science. He also played a major role in World War II, helping break several German codes.

In the '50s, he told police that he had homosexual relations with a man and was arrested for gross indecency. He was then chemically castrated. In 1954, he died due to cyanide poisoning.

He was given a posthumous royal pardon in 2013. Three years later, the UK government announced it would posthumously pardon other men convicted of abolished sexual offences, in what was dubbed the "Turing law."

Bayard Rustin worked closely with Martin Luther King, Jr., before turning to LGBTQ activism.

Although most people associate the March on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr., Bayard Rustin is the person who actually organized the massive event. In fact, Rustin is the one who taught Dr. King about Gandhi's belief in non-violence and civil disobedience.

Rustin was also an openly gay man, so he often spoke about the importance of fighting for LGBTQ rights. He shifted his focus from civil rights to LGBTQ activism in the '80s.

Sylvia Rivera was a gay and transgender activist, but she's mainly known for her role at the Stonewall riots.

Sylvia Rivera is often credited with throwing the second Molotov cocktail at the Stonewall riots in 1969. After taking her place in history, she joined forces with her friend Marsha P. Johnson to create Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries.

Rivera experienced drug addiction, incarceration, sex work, and minority inequality, so she fought for the rights of many marginalized groups.

RuPaul is a drag queen who has brought the niche art of drag into the mainstream.

RuPaul got his start in the '90s in the music industry, releasing his hit single "Supermodel (You Better Work)." At the same time, he appeared in a number of films as his drag persona, including "Crooklyn," "The Brady Bunch Movie," and "Blue in the Face." In 2009, he started a drag queen competition show titled "RuPaul's Drag Race," and it quickly became a hit among the LGBTQ community.

Throughout the years, the series gained momentum and has become a major hit for mainstream audiences. The star has gone on to win 12 Emmys.

Anderson Cooper is another news anchor who is open about his sexuality.

Anderson Cooper started as a correspondent for ABC News, but in 2003 he got his own show on CNN, "Anderson Cooper 360." In 2012, he became the news story when he came out as gay.

"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," he said at the time.

Since then, Cooper has become somewhat of a gay icon, appearing on TV and out in public with his close friend, Andy Cohen.

In 2020, he revealed he had a son via surrogate and that he would be raising him with his ex-partner.

"As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I am so grateful to all those who paved the way," he said.

Laverne Cox became the first openly trans person to be nominated for an Emmy Award.

Laverne Cox jumped into the spotlight in 2013 when she started playing transgender inmate Sophia Burset on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black." For her role in the series, Cox was nominated for three Emmy Awards. In fact, in 2014, she was the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category.

In 2022, Cox appeared in Netflix's "Inventing Anna."

The actress is also known as an activist for transgender rights.

In 2017, Lena Waithe became the first Black woman to win an Emmy Award for comedy writing.

Lena Waithe won the Emmy for comedy writing for her work on the Netflix series "Master of None." During her speech, she took a moment to thank the LGBTQ community.

"I love you all and last but certainly not least my LGBTQIA family," she said in the speech. "I see each and every one of you. The things that make us different, those are our superpowers - every day when you walk out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and conquer the world because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren't in it."

Waite also uses fashion as a statement to speak out for the community. In 2019, she wore a rainbow flag to the Met Gala that was Catholic-themed. A year later, she wore a pantsuit that read, "Black Drag Queens Invented Camp" to the same event.

Janet Mock is a transgender trailblazer who is changing the face of television.

Janet Mock jumped into the spotlight in 2014 with her memoir "Redefining Realness," which chronicled her experience being transgender. It became a New York Times bestseller and launched her career. She wrote her second book, "Surpassing Certainty," in 2017. After that, she moved into television and became the first transgender woman of color to write and direct an episode of television on Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking show "Pose." Most recently, she also directed and produced episodes of Murphy's latest show "Hollywood."

Time has named her one of the most influential people in the world.

Elliot Page is one of the most visible transgender actors in Hollywood today.

Elliot Page is known for starring in the Oscar-winning film "Juno" and Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy," but earlier this year he came out as transgender.

"I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive," the actor wrote in his coming out post on Twitter.

Since then, Page has gone through top surgery and he sat down with Oprah for an interview in April to explain his journey.

"It felt important and selfish for myself and my own wellbeing and my mental health," Page told Oprah about coming out. "And also with this platform I have, the privilege that I have, and knowing the pain and the difficulties and the struggles I've faced in my life, let alone what so many other people are facing, it absolutely felt crucial and important for me to share that."

Page published a memoir called "Pageboy" in 2023.

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Icons like James Baldwin, Elliot Page, and RuPaul have influenced the LGBTQ community in positive ways.

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QUEER- a word first used in a bad way the dictionary meaning is "strange, odd, peculiar or eccentric" but the word is now used in good terms as an umbrella term for the LGBTQA+ Community.

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Reviled, reclaimed and respected: the history of the word 'queer'

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Top Five Struggles of the LGBTQ Community that Lead to Addiction

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The LGBTQ community experiences addiction at a higher rate than the general population. Learn about the top drivers of LGBTQ addiction here!

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Comic on being non-binary- by Kolachina Venkata Samhitha 

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Comic on being non-binary- by Kolachina Venkata Samhitha 

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Queer culture News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation

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Browse Queer culture news, research and analysis from The Conversation

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Origin: This phrase emerged in the mid-20th century as a coded way for LGBTQ+ people to identify each other without arousing suspicion. Dorothy is a reference to Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz, played by Judy Garland, who became an icon in queer culture.

Historical Value: It was a safe way to connect in an era when openly discussing one's sexuality could lead to severe consequences.

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Sappho was a queer woman in ancient Greece. Scholars have researched her sexuality, promiscuity, and sexual orientation, often instead of analyzing her works. Sappho's poetry provides historians with a rare view into the lives of queer women in ancient Greece, shaping the largely untold female LGBTQ history.