http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/ Here's a look at notable GLBT people throughout history.
I still can't believe the man who wrote Sweeney Todd is gay... I've been planning on coming out to my mom on Oct. 31 since before I knew the month was significant - I came out to her on the same day last year as nonreligious - and now it feels a little more special.
Thanks for sharing that Panda. I think it would be great if we could post the videos here each day in October!
Panda, thanks for sharing the link. Becky, I think it is a great idea. It certainly is very interesting and it would be great if the videos could be shared on EC as well.
Its October 1st - Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon are the first gay icons to be honored. Check out their video and if you click on icons, there is a PDF file that you can read more about their lives. http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/icon.cfm?id=1&tab=video
October 2nd - Composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/icon.cfm?id=2&tab=multimedia
I STILL cannot wrap my mind around the fact that the man who wrote "Comedy Tonight" and "The Worst Pies in London" is gay. Hooray for our team!
OMG i'm so excited for this month! Halloween, my nephews birhtday, AND LGBT History Month! Though one question...why is it that while history month is october, history day is in december?
October 3rd - Fashion designer to Madonna and Princess Diana - Gianni Versace http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/icon.cfm?id=3 Some of you should be printing these off and doing a school project on them.
October 4th - Sheila Kuehl was the first openly gay California legislator. She authored 171 bills that have been signed into law. Check her out, you TOO can be an opengly gay legisator. http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/icon.cfm?id=4
October 5th - Playwright Tennessee Williams whose award winning plays included "Hat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "Streetcar Named Desire" . http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/glbthistorymonth/2008/icon.cfm?id=5&tab=multimedia
He, he! We should take all opportunities to promote the gay agenda don't you think? :roflmao: We're getting accused of it anyway.