Bayard Rustin was a civil rights activist and leader who made significant contributions to both the African American civil rights movement and the LGBTQ rights movement. Born on March 17, 1912 in West Chester, Pennsylvania,
Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson were two pioneering figures in the LGBTQ rights movement. Both were present at the Stonewall Inn riots in 1969, which marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ
Angela Davis is a renowned scholar, activist, and author known for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1944, Davis became involved in
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is a pioneering figure in the LGBTQ+ community and a leading voice in the fight for transgender rights. Born in 1940, she is a Black transgender activist and community leader who has
Marsha P. Johnson was a trailblazer in the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality. Born on August 24, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Johnson were a self-identified drag queen and transgender woman who made a
Black History Month was started by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976. There are several organizations that help to celebrate and promote Black History Month, including
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