In October, people in the US will observe LGBT+ history month, a period during which we reflect on and celebrate the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
The month-long period of observance, which is different than Pride Month in June, was created in 1994 by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson, the first openly gay public school teacher in the state. Wilson chose October because the first and second LGBT Marches on Washington, in 1979 and 1987, took place during the month.
