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LGBT+ History Month UK
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LGBT+ History Month UK, which takes place in February each year, was founded by @SchoolsOUTUK.bsky.social in 2004, and was first celebrated in 2005. The 2026 theme is Science and innovation.

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The theme for LGBT+ History Month UK 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’. The new badge is available from our website (lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/shop/).
Find out more about the month and our five figures at: lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history...

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Graphic promoting the the theme of LGBT+ History Month UK 2026: Science and innovation. it includes the five figures for the year: Barbara Burford, a medical researcher who established NHS equality and diversity guidelines Charles Beyer, a locomotive engineer and a founding member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Elke Mackenzie, a botanist who researched lichens in Antarctica Jemma Redmond, a biotechnologist who developed 3D bioprinters to create tissues and organs Robert Boyle, a founder of modern chemistry and of the modern scientific method
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia

The theme this year is "the Power of Communities" to highlight the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity.

Something much needed in those darkening times
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May 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Welcome to the 21st UK LGBT+ History Month!

Celebrating 20 years since Schools OUT first launched UK LGBT+ History Month in 2005. Thank you for making it such a success!

This years #LGBTplusHM25 theme is ' #Activism & #SocialChange'

Find out more: lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history...
Graphic showing the theme of the month this year and our five historical figures for the 2025 celebration (Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss, and Olaudah Equiano)
February 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Today we remember the victims of the Nazi persecutions (Jews, Romas and Gypsies, disabled people, political opponents, and our own siblings: LGBT+ people), as well as those of other genocidal horrors committed since. For a better future. Lest we forget
Graphic commerating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. For a better future.
January 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Find out more on our website about the Month, events happening near you, and our historical figures for the 2025 celebration (Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss, and Olaudah Equiano). You can also order a badge.
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Photo of the 2025 badge
November 11, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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Find out more on our website about the month, events happening near you, and our figures for this year's celebration Sophia Jex Blake, Cecil Belfield Clarke, Margaret Stacey, Ewan Forbes and George Ward/Cherry Valentine. You can also order a badge.
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk
February 11, 2024 at 12:04 PM