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Rainbow flag. Sign of diversity, inclusiveness, hope, yearning. Gay pride flag popularized by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. Inspired by Judy Garland singing Over the Rainbow. gay rights, homosexual, gays, LGBT community
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Celebrating LGBTQ Pride
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5 Important Places in Global LGBTQIA+ History
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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
A Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Timeline
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Why is Pride Month in June?
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Johanna Sigurdardottir Iceland's first female prime minister, the first openly gay prime minister in the world. A Veteran M (longest serving MP) elected in 1978 for the Social Democratic party. Official photo 2009
7 People Who Shaped LGBTQIA+ World History
Rainbow flag. Sign of diversity, inclusiveness, hope, yearning. Gay pride flag popularized by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. Inspired by Judy Garland singing Over the Rainbow. gay rights, homosexual, gays, LGBT community
13 LGBTQ Writers You Should Read
The birthplace of the Gay Rights Movement began at the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in NYC in June of 1969 during the famed Stonewall Riots when gays rioted against police raids.
5 Important Places in Global LGBTQIA+ History