UK LGBT+ History Month is Every February
LGBT+ History Month is observed in February (Photo: GettyImages)
LGBTQIA+ History Month 2022 in the United Kingdom began on Tuesday 1st February and ends on Monday 28th February
Some things to know about it
Every year LGBTQIA+ History Month is held and observed to recognise and acknowledge the gay rights and all related civil rights movements. LGBTQIA+ History Month is always held in February and is represented with a new and different theme every year.
Some things to know about it
Firstly; what is LGBTQIA+ History Month?
The overall aim of LGBTQIA+ History Month is to focus on and promote the equality and diversity of each and every individual, not only for themselves but for the benefit of the public in helping others learn and become aware of the wide variety of diverse sexual orientations.
The charity is aiming to achieve this by;
- Increasing the visibility of all members of LGBTQIA+ while exploring their history, their lives and the experiences within the culture and curriculum of education as well as other institutions. While exploring the experiences within the wider community.
- Raising awareness and pushing for the advancing education on matters affecting the LGBTQ+ community; and working to make the educational environment and other institutions safe spaces for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Promoting the welfare of LGBTQ+ individuals through ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBTQIA+ individuals to achieve their full potential, resulting in the societal contribution leading to fulfilled lives and hence forth benefiting society as a whole.
LGBTQIA+ History Month was first founded in 1994 in a Missouri High School by a History Teacher, Rodney Wilson.
Most countries that recognise LGBTQ+ History Month tend to observe it in October to coincide with the US' National Coming Out Day on October 11th. As well as being observed to commemorate the first and second marches on Washington that happened in 1979 and 1987 pushing for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The UK however, observes it in February to coincide with the major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28; the legislation that designated a series of laws which prohibited the 'promotion of homosexuality'.
Firstly; what is LGBTQIA+ History Month?
The overall aim of LGBTQIA+ History Month is to focus on and promote the equality and diversity of each and every individual, not only for themselves but for the benefit of the public in helping others learn and become aware of the wide variety of diverse sexual orientations.
The charity is aiming to achieve this by;
The overall aim of LGBTQIA+ History Month is to focus on and promote the equality and diversity of each and every individual, not only for themselves but for the benefit of the public in helping others learn and become aware of the wide variety of diverse sexual orientations.
The charity is aiming to achieve this by;
- Increasing the visibility of all members of LGBTQIA+ while exploring their history, their lives and the experiences within the culture and curriculum of education as well as other institutions. While exploring the experiences within the wider community.
- Raising awareness and pushing for the advancing education on matters affecting the LGBTQ+ community; and working to make the educational environment and other institutions safe spaces for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Promoting the welfare of LGBTQ+ individuals through ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBTQIA+ individuals to achieve their full potential, resulting in the societal contribution leading to fulfilled lives and hence forth benefiting society as a whole.
LGBTQIA+ History Month was first founded in 1994 in a Missouri High School by a History Teacher, Rodney Wilson.
Most countries that recognise LGBTQ+ History Month tend to observe it in October to coincide with the US' National Coming Out Day on October 11th. As well as being observed to commemorate the first and second marches on Washington that happened in 1979 and 1987 pushing for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The UK however, observes it in February to coincide with the major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28; the legislation that designated a series of laws which prohibited the 'promotion of homosexuality'.
Most countries that recognise LGBTQ+ History Month tend to observe it in October to coincide with the US' National Coming Out Day on October 11th. As well as being observed to commemorate the first and second marches on Washington that happened in 1979 and 1987 pushing for LGBTQIA+ rights.
The UK however, observes it in February to coincide with the major celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28; the legislation that designated a series of laws which prohibited the 'promotion of homosexuality'.
2022's Theme
The main theme being followed for LGBTQIA+ History Month this year is art.
February 2022 is the 50th year anniversary of the very first pride march in the UK, with the first taking place in February 1972.
A popular slogan from the early gay rights movements followed the idea that 'the personal is political'. (During this time the concept of the 'LGBTQIA+ community wasn't explored as it is today. ) Which fits with the theme of art, as art is probably one of the most personal and individual pastimes in which people can explore and represent themselves; giving this, it seems highly logical that the National Curriculum theme to link LGBTQIA+ History Month this year would be 'art'.
Doris Brabham Hatt, Fiore de Henriquez, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Mark Aguhar are the five artists chosen as the faces for this year, each one to represent the L, the G, the B, the T, and the + of the community.
Doris Brabham Hatt and Fiore de Henriquez, fought against fascism in the 1930s. Keith Haring, painted dancing figures to draw attention to the growing Aids crisis of the early 1980s. Jean-Michel Basquiat, began as a graffiti artist and Mark Aguhar's “mere existence” has been described as “an act of confronting white hegemony”.
The main theme being followed for LGBTQIA+ History Month this year is art.
A popular slogan from the early gay rights movements followed the idea that 'the personal is political'. (During this time the concept of the 'LGBTQIA+ community wasn't explored as it is today. ) Which fits with the theme of art, as art is probably one of the most personal and individual pastimes in which people can explore and represent themselves; giving this, it seems highly logical that the National Curriculum theme to link LGBTQIA+ History Month this year would be 'art'.
Doris Brabham Hatt and Fiore de Henriquez, fought against fascism in the 1930s. Keith Haring, painted dancing figures to draw attention to the growing Aids crisis of the early 1980s. Jean-Michel Basquiat, began as a graffiti artist and Mark Aguhar's “mere existence” has been described as “an act of confronting white hegemony”.
Ways you can get involved
For some ways you can get involved this year, you can check out the LGBT+ History Month website https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/resources/ for resources that you can use. The website also includes information for teachers, as well as other educators to aid in teaching children about LGBTQIA+ issues in the classroom.
For more information and to find events happening near you, check here for a calendar https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/calendar/
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