LGBT+ History Month - October

This is not to be confused with LGBT+ Pride Month, which is usually June.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_History_Month

In the United States, Canada, and Australia, it is celebrated in October. In Hungary and the United Kingdom it is observed during February (in the UK this coincides with a major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28). In Berlin, the capital of Germany, it is in May (known as Queer History Month). 

In the United States, October was chosen as the month for the celebration because the first and second LGBT Marches on Washington, in 1979 and 1987, were in October; National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is on October 11 to mark the date of the Second March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, and October is within the academic calendar year.  

LGBT History Month is intended to encourage honesty and openness about being LGBT. While it was first known as Lesbian and Gay History Month, it has become known as LGBTQ+ History Month.

Transgender Day of Visibility

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/31/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-advances-equality-and-visibility-for-transgender-americans/

On March 31, 2022, the administration recognized Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration of the resilience, achievements, and joy of transgender people in the United States and around the world.

Every American deserves the freedom to be themselves. But far too many transgender Americans still face systemic barriers, discrimination, and acts of violence.

Transgender people are some of the bravest people in the nation. But nobody should have to be brave just to be themselves. On this day, the administration announced new actions to support the mental health of transgender children, remove barriers that transgender people face, and improve the visibility of transgender people in the nation's data.

#1. Reinforcing federal protections for transgender kids.

#2. Advancing dignity, respect, and self-determination for transgender people by improving the traveler experience.

#3. Providing resources for transgender kids and their families.

#4. Improving access to federal services and benefits for transgender Americans.

#5. Advancing inclusion and visibility in federal data.

Historical work to advance equality for transgender Americans include:

- Combating legislative attacks on transgender kids at the state level.

- Advancing civil rights protections for transgender Americans.

- Supporting transgender service members and veterans.

- Responding to the crisis of anti-transgender violence and advancing safety.

- Advancing health equity and expanding access to gender-affirming health care to transgender patients.

- Supporting transgender students and their families.

- Promoting fair housing and ending homelessness for transgender Americans.

- Advancing economic opportunity and protections for transgender Americans.

- Advancing gender equity and transgender equality at home and around the world.

- Supporting transgender leaders and public servants.

- Advancing visibility for transgender Americans.