8 events documented
On this day in 1783, Deborah Sampson Gannett was honorably discharged from the Continental Army after serving as 'Robert Shirtliff.' One of America's earliest passing women, she fought in battle and formed attachments with women while in uniform.
On this day, David McReynolds was born. A lifelong pacifist and socialist, he became the first openly gay person to run for President of the United States.
On this day in 1970, Chely Wright was born. In 2010, the chart-topping country singer became one of the first major country artists to publicly come out as lesbian, citing concern for bullied LGBTQ+ teens.
On this day in 1979, The Front Page debuted as the first LGBT newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina. Queer media took root in the South, building community one issue at a time.
On this day in 1984, Katy Perry was born. A pop superstar and fierce LGBTQ+ ally, she fought Proposition 8, championed equality on global stages, and earned the Trevor Hero Award for her advocacy.
On this day in 2006, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that state lawmakers must provide marriage rights and benefits to same-sex couples, advancing equality through the courts.
On this day in 2012, Allyson Robinson became the first transgender person to lead OutServe-SLDN. A West Point graduate, Army captain, and ordained Baptist minister, she brought unique authority to LGBTQ+ military advocacy.
On this day, about 50 gay Trump supporters marched through West Hollywood in an event organized by the Log Cabin Republicans, drawing sharp reactions from locals along Santa Monica Boulevard.
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