Advertisement
Most Read Articles
>> Alpharetta church organist says he was forced to resign for being gay>> Atlanta Pride announces 'Stonewall Month' schedule of events
>> Gay rights flip-flopper Karen Handel runs for U.S. Senate
>> Anti-gay group claims it was target of IRS leak, announces lawsuit
>> SAGE Atlanta announces referral help line for LGBT seniors
Advertisement
LGBT Blogroll
-
WATCH: Adam Levine Wants Love While Shirtless And Drenched In Paint
Queerty | 22 May 2013 | 2:49 pm
-
Shit Robot - Feels Real
Joe. My. God. | 22 May 2013 | 2:38 pm
-
Biden: Jewish leaders helped change attitudes toward gay marriage
LGBTQ Nation | 22 May 2013 | 1:30 pm
-
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi Talk About Their Marriage
On Top Magazine Headlines | 22 May 2013 | 12:20 pm
-
Happy Harvey Milk Day!
The Bilerico Project | 22 May 2013 | 11:00 am
Advertisement
| [Video] LGBT History Month Icon for Oct. 31: Rev. Robert Wood |
| by Ryan Watkins | ||||
| October 31, 2012 09:45 | ||||
|
October is LGBT History Month. The month of observance was first organized in 1994 by high school teacher Rodney Wilson to coincide with National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11) and was meant to highlight the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights movement. In 2006, the Equality Forum began promoting the annual commemoration by featuring a different LGBT icon each day. “This is the 7th anniversary of LGBT History Month. There are a total of 217 Icons that inspire pride in our heroes and our impressive national and international accomplishments,” said Malcolm Lazin, Equality Forum executive director, in a statement. Throughout the month of October, the Equality Forum will highlight LGBT heroes in media, government and every day life who have had an impact on our civil rights movement. Visit www.thegavoice.com every day to meet these LGBT leaders. Today, Equality Forum recognizes gay icon Rev. Robert Wood:
|
