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Rodney Wilson @rodneycwilson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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Researching another matter altogether, today I stumbled on this 82-year-old wire story. It was a "my god!" moment to see the gay-panic defense being used by Nazis! Sharing here the clipping, with my annotation and highlighting.

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Norena Shopland @norenashopland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Escape the heat this late afternoon, folks, come and hear about the AMAZING Katherine Philips, the woman who loved women in the 17th century - you'll love her! @parthianbooks.bsky.social @swanseauni.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biography-...

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Biography of Katherine Philips | Cofiant Katherine Philips

An evening of history and dramatic performance with Historian Norena Shopland and what we will call her ‘Society of Friends’.

Rodney Wilson @rodneycwilson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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I wrote a little piece for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Here's the link: outinstl.com/america-250-... #lgbtqhistory #queer

🌈 Dr Ross Brooks @rossbrooks.co.uk · 14/01/2026

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February filling up nicely with fab events for LGBTQ+ History Month (UK). Royal Museums Greenwich isn't on here, so I'm hoisting a flag for its impressive programme including Queer History Night at the National Maritime Museum on 12 Feb. 🏳️‍🌈⚓🌊☠️🗃️🏳️‍⚧️ www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/gre... #lgbthm26 #LGBTplusHM

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LGBTQ+ History Month

Join us in Greenwich this February for a spectacular series of events celebrating queer histories, cultures and communities

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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 03/02/2026

It's LGBT+ History Month! @lgbthm.bsky.social With the theme of science & innovation, we'll reflect on how the LGBT+ community has fought long and hard to ensure that those living with #HIV can access treatment and live well without fear of discrimination or stigma. #LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26

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LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Congratulations, @suesanders03.bsky.social!

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social's article/interview with the out Archbishop of Wales.

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

ICoHM agrees: "Our history is rich and full of people fighting for the rights we enjoy today. With an alarming rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ movements, it’s vital that we do not forget our history and that we continue to fight like hell for queer and trans futures." diva-magazine.com/2026/02/04/l...

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LGBT+ History Month: Why we still need it in 2026

Find out more about this year’s theme, the importance of the annual celebration and what events you can attend this month and beyond

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

@ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board co-chairs Simona Muršec and @mmkarmenia.bsky.social (a member of ICoHM) discuss the role of LGBTQ+ activism in helping to safeguard the future of democracy, with equality a fundamental pillar of democratic resilience. www.ilga-europe.org/blog/how-lgb...

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How LGBTI activism is defending democracy | ILGA-Europe

Co-chairs on democracy and freedom across Europe and beyond.

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

1 of 2 On this first day of LGBTQ History Month in Spain, the UK (England, N. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), ICoHM co-founder @norenashopland.bsky.social (Wales) writes about why history is important. #LGBTQHistoryMonth www.bigissue.com/opinion/lgbt...

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We need to shout our LGBTQ+ history from the rooftops!

"Diversities in humankind have always been here," writes historian Norena Shopland, "and will always be here until the end of time."

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

"Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest did not ask for permission. He led by example, standing alongside hundreds of thousands of Hungarians pouring into the streets of his city for the 30th annual Pride Month celebration last year." www.erininthemorning.com/p/criminal-c...

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Criminal Charges Pressed Against Budapest Mayor After Hundreds of Thousands Defy Pride Ban

“Despite threats or punishment, I will continue to fight. Freedom and love cannot be banned.”

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

“Outlasting: Living Archives of Older Queers” is a 2025 documentary about the life stories of older LGBTQI+ people southern Europe. It will be screened on February 4 as part of LGBTQ History Month at the Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal. www.ces.uc.pt/en/agenda-no...

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«Outlasting – Living Archives of Older Queers» by Ana Cristina Santos & Nuno Barbosa

Film Sessions + Talk | February 4, 2026, 18h45, Casa do Cinema de Coimbra

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

On January 31, ICoHM member Norena Shopland - @norenashopland.bsky.social - will be hosting a viewing of and discussion about the 1968 film, "The Killing of Sister George." lezdiff.org/should-we-ki...

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Should We Kill Sister George? - LezDiff

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The Mes de Historia LGBTIAQ+ team in Spain (Moisés, Mónica, Esteban, Daniela and Javier) has started a crowdfunding campaign to support their second-annual Mes de la Historia LGBTIQ+ this February. Those who would like to contribute, may do so here: www.verkami.com/projects/424...

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Participa en el Crowdfunding "II Mes Historia LGBTIAQ+" en Verkami

Ayúdanos a hacer posible el II Mes de la Historia LGBTIAQ+: un febrero para recordar, celebrar y compartir memoria, cultura y comunidad.

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What a wonderful kick-off for LGBT+ History Month UK -- @lgbthm.bsky.social -- in February 2026!! Link to full inspiring kick-off video is here: youtube.com/live/Q7x-mafaQKA?si=GMfESHqE0m06Zxsk

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UK LGBT+ History Month 2026 Theme Launch Event

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Dr. Alessio Ponzio, co-founder of ICoHM, is profiled in this piece about his new position at MacEwen University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. www.macewan.ca/campus-life/...

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“This is my dream job! It's a mix of what I love the most.”

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

On Friday, November 7, the UK will launch their LGBT+ History Month theme and will identity the five highlighted LGBT+ historical figures for February 2026! All details and easy registration for free tickets to the online event are here. 🏳️‍🌈#lgbtqhistorymonth www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launching-...

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Launching the theme for UK LGBT+ History Month 2026

February 2026 will be the 22nd UK LGBT+ History Month; join us online as we announce and explore the theme for 2026.

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 11/10/2025

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The phrase “coming out” didn’t start as a public declaration — it began in the shadows, among coded phrases and hidden communities. Over time, it became a political act, a rallying cry, and a model for other social movements. buff.ly/qnHe5a4 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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The history of ‘coming out,’ from secret gay code to popular political protest

In the 1950s, ‘coming out’ meant quietly acknowledging one’s sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by a broad array of social movements.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/10/2025

This LGBTQ History Month, we’re not just honoring the past — we’re fighting for a future where all trans youth can grow up and thrive as themselves.

Blue graphic with a quote in pink and white text reading "Our son is trans. He knew he was a boy, long before he had access to social media or had met other trans people... My son is alive and has a great life because of gender-affirming care.” The quote is attributed to: Anonymous parent of a trans child

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Rodney Wilson @rodneycwilson.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

"October is LGBTQ+ History Month in the US. To mark the occasion, the New York Historical museum... of New York City has just launched an exhibition to commemorate and celebrate Black, queer life in Harlem in the first half of the 20th century." #LGBTQHistoryMonth www.gaycities.com/articles/101...

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New York City celebrates the “Gay Harlem Renaissance" - GayCities

‘The Pansy Craze’ and other moments of Black, queer history remembered.

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our 16th quarterly meeting was held today, with 12 representatives from 10 LGBTQ+ history months around the world: Armenia, Finland, France, Italy, N. Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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Rodney Wilson @rodneycwilson.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

An October past time is exploring the artwork various groups create for History Month. Here are a few of my favorites so far this October. #lgbtqhistorymonth

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 01/10/2025

Աճող մարտահրավերներ, նոր զեկույցներ. ահա թե ինչ պատկեր ունեցանք անցած ամիս ԼԳԲՏ+ շարժման համար Հայաստանում։ pinkarmenia.org/news-events/... Rising challenges, new reports: here’s what shaped the last month for LGBT+ movement in Armenia. pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...

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Լրամփոփ | սեպտեմբեր 2025 | Pink Armenia

Լրամփոփ | սեպտեմբեր 2025 Pink Armenia

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

1 of 3 A hybrid (live/Zoom) conversation with ICoHM members from Canada, the UK, Cuba, New Zealand, and USA, with special guest Ben Garcia, director of the American LGBTQ+ Museum in NYC. Details in thread. #LGBTQHistoryMonth Free tickets (in-person or Zoom) here: www.showpass.com/lgbtqhistory...

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

ICoHM reps from (row 1) the UK, USA, New Zealand, Hungary; (row 2) Canada, Armenia, Spain, France; and (row 3) New Zealand, Spain, and Hungary met today to talk about history months around the world in more challenging times. #lgbtqhistorymonth

Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 30/06/2025

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As #PrideMonth comes to a close, our voices remain loud, our love remains bold, and our fight remains unwavering. Every day we choose visibility over silence, love over fear, and community over isolation. We’re here. We’re proud. And we remind that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 01/07/2025

Հպարտության ամսվա հիմնական իրադարձությունների մասին կարող եք կարդալ Լրամփոփում pinkarmenia.org/news-events/... You can read about the main events of the Pride Month Recap pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even...

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Լրամփոփ | հունիս 2025 | Pink Armenia

Լրամփոփ | հունիս 2025 Pink Armenia

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

"Organisers estimated that a record 200,000 people may have taken part despite mounting pressure from nationalist conservative politicians and police to stop any display of pro-LGBTQ material." 🇭🇺 🏳️‍🌈 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

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Rodney Wilson @rodneycwilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

As I wrote in this review of Kimm Topping's new book: "I had no idea so much was happening beyond my vision by a cadre of amazing young activists" -- and this is a "happy book" about their work! (Don't miss the link to the free Teacher's Guide.) www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/06/youn...

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Young queer activists are fighting to rebuild the world. This book isn't waiting to celebrate them. - LGBTQ Nation

I had no idea so much was happening beyond my vision by a cadre of amazing young activists.

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

ICoHM member @norenashopland.bsky.social has just been named a Welsh national treasure: "Wales' leading LGBTQ+ history academic." So well deserved and, to ICoHM, she's an international treasure, too! To read the listing: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

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Norena Shopland @norenashopland.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Three years ago, my guidebook hit the shelves in paperback. This #PrideMonth, I'm reflecting on how it continues to help illuminate queer histories previously lost to time. You can find out more here! invt.io/1bxb7fv7ejx @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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Celebrate Pride Month with me!

Find out more here

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

1 of 4 - A magnificent day last week at the Belfast City Hall where a new, beautiful LGBTQ+ Pride stained-glass window was installed! It’s breathtaking, as seen in this Belfast City Council photo. Happy Pride Month! (Links to unveiling ceremony and to news accounts and another photo in comments.)

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

If you live in the midsection of the USA and haven't had a chance yet to visit the 6,000 square feet / 560 square meters of space at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis devoted to 100+ years of LGBTQ+ St. Louis-area history, the exhibit closes on July 6. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

1 of 2 "In 2023, Utah passed a ban on gender affirming care for minors. One condition of the ban was a thorough scientific study on the health outcomes of such treatment. Now the report has been released, finding... #LGBTQHistoryMonth www.intomore.com/culture/utah...

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Utah Republicans just f-ed around and found out - INTO

They didn't get the bigoted results they'd planned on

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

A baker's dozen of ICoHM members from around the world up bright and early today to talk about how to preserve, protect, and publicize LGBTQ history, with reps this AM from France, Hungary, Haifa (Israel), New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Sweden, UK, USA, and Wales. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

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Norena Shopland @norenashopland.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

@icohm.bsky.social Statement on the Trump Administration's Censorship of Matters Related to the LGBTQ+ Community now in Welsh. Thanks Luke Blaidd. @welshgovernment.bsky.social @thisislisapower.bsky.social @alessandro-c.bsky.social @pridecymru.bsky.social @rodneycwilson.bsky.social

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Welcome to the 4th Annual LGBT+ History Month Italy! 🏳️‍🌈

International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

ICoHM member Alessio Ponzio is among the guests on the CBC News show "The Signal" discussing the erasure of LGBTQ history by the Trump administration in the United States. #LGBTQHistoryMonth www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

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The Signal l Rewriting history in the 21st century

YouTube video by CBC News NL - Newfoundland and Labrador