LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated in the United States from October 1 to October 31 and corresponds with National Coming Out Day on October 11. It also coincides with the first and second historic marches on Washington for LGBTQ+ rights in October 1979 and 1987. "LGBTQ+" represents the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+, and Queer communities. The "+" provides greater visibility to identities that are not represented in the acronym.
Recognizing that the month of October provides an intersection of cultural observances and celebrations, the following are also celebrated in October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day on October 10, and the latter portion of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Events
Please refer to the Campus Docket and Engage for the most up-to-date event information
Stetson Law Events:
LGBTQ+ History Month Flag Raising
Lambda
October 27, 2023│ 12 pm-12:15 pm│The Horseshoe
This event is open to students, staff, families, friends, guests, and children!
Transgender Awareness Week
Lambda
November 13-17, 2023│ Time varies│Location Varies | Please RSVP through Engage
Transgender Awareness Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Lambda
November 13, 2023│ 12 pm-12:15 pm│The Horseshoe | Please RSVP through Engage
Local Events:
34th annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
October 5-8, 2023│ Time varies│Locations vary in Tampa | Learn more here
Transcending Hate: National Virtual Town Hall
St. Pete Pride | Capital Consulting Group | Blaque/Out Magazine
November 20, 2023│ 6 pm │Online | Free | RSVP Here
Learn
Milestone LGBT Civil Rights Cases
Library of Congress
A resource guide for landmark LGBT Civil Rights Cases in the United States
The History of the Pride Symbol
The Smithsonian
Learn about why a rainbow became a universal Pride symbol
The LGBTQ+ Movement from the 1800s to 2018
Reflect on LGBTQ+ History from the 1800s to 2018 (AARP, 2018)
‘We’re Asians, Gay & Proud’: The Story Behind The Photo | NBC Asian America
LGBTQ+ Civil Rights History
A Brief History of the Path to Securing LGBTQ+ Rights
American Bar Association
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by learning about the journey to secure rights for LGBTQ+ Americans
LGBTQ+ Pioneers and Advocates
LGBTQ+ Community Advocates
American Bar Association
A highlight of a few LGBTQ+ advocates who have made significant impacts on our society
Diversify your Bookshelf
Books to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
New York Public Library
Celebrate LGBTQ+ stories and authors
Engage
LGBTQ+ History
The Smithsonian
An online collection that explores LGBTQ+ American history
Resources
Stetson Law Resources
Stetson Law's Lambda Legal Society- Learn about Lambda
Stetson Law's LGBTQ+ Activities and Support - Learn more
Stetson University's LGBT Student Organization - Kaleidoscope
Tampa Bay Resources
Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber - Learn more
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - LGBT Businesses Resource Guide
Metro Inclusive Health - Learn more
National Resources
The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association - Learn more