"Unveiling Pride: 15 Hidden Gems of LGBTQ+ History"

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The First Pride Flag: Designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, the original Pride flag had eight colors, each representing a unique aspect of humanity. Pink symbolized sexuality, turquoise represented magic and art, and more!

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The Mother of Pride: Meet Marsha P. Johnson, a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and a key figure in the Stonewall Uprising. Her courage paved the way for the modern Pride movement.

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Harvey Milk's Triumph: Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California. His short but impactful career inspired a generation to embrace their identities.

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The Lavender Scare: Often overshadowed by the Red Scare, the Lavender Scare targeted LGBTQ+ government employees during the 1950s, resulting in thousands losing their jobs.

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The Daughters of Bilitis: Founded in 1955, this was the first lesbian civil and political rights organization in the United States. Their resilience was the foundation for future LGBTQ+ activism.

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The Stonewall Inn: Discover the historical significance of this iconic bar, where the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 ignited the fight for LGBTQ+ rights

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The Compton's Cafeteria Riot: Before Stonewall, there was Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966, where transgender women of color fought back against police brutality.

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Sappho - The Original Poetess of Love: In ancient Greece, Sappho's poems celebrated love between women, making her an early symbol of lesbian identity.

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The Rainbow Railroad: Learn about the organization's heroic efforts to help LGBTQ+ individuals escape persecution and find safety in more accepting countries.

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The Transgender Wing of Rikers Island: Discover the challenges and victories of the first dedicated transgender housing unit in a U.S. jail.

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The Swedish Model: Sweden became the first country to allow transgender individuals to legally change their gender in 1972, a progressive step at the time.

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The Legacy of Bayard Rustin: Although overshadowed, Bayard Rustin was an essential strategist behind the Civil Rights Movement and a proud gay man.

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The Transgender Pride Flag: Monica Helms designed the flag in 1999, with pink and blue representing traditional baby colors and white for those transitioning.

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The Second Psychosexual Revolution: After the Stonewall Uprising, the world witnessed a new wave of acceptance and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": In 2011, the discriminatory policy against LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S. military finally came to an end.

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