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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag A Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Flags LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Timeline Common LGBTQ Laws by State
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Why is Pride Month in June?
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Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744-1855), founder of the house of Rothschild; lithograph by Friedrich Lieder, c. 1830.
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How to preserve LGBTQ+ history in the face of hate
In a world where LGBTQ+ history is often overlooked, preserving it becomes a spectacular...
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Why is Pride Month in June?
Gay Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots, which began on June 28, 1969, after police...
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What is the history of same-sex marriage?
The definition of marriage as a legal and social concept has a long and complex history.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
The rainbow flag was originally created by Gilbert Baker in 1978. This 1979 revision,...
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A Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
This infographic gives information about the various LGBTQ+ pride flags.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./ Alison Eldridge text, Patrick O'Neill Riley art
LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Timeline
This timeline shows when each of the LGBTQ+ pride flags was created and by whom.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./ Alison Eldridge text, Patrick O'Neill Riley art

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Common LGBTQ Laws by State
This map lists common examples of existing anti-LGBTQ and pro-LGBTQ laws in each...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
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