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Equality Forum is nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with an educational focus. It's mission is to advance the civil rights of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), q***r, intersex, and other sexual and gender minorities, nationally and internationally.

10/31/2025

Lanford Wilson – October 31

“If you … once dreamed of everlasting love, don’t give up the dream, find it again.”

Lanford Wilson was a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and a pioneer of the Off-Off-Broadway and regional theater movements. Known for his experimental style and nuanced exploration of relationships—including themes of gay identity—he was among the first playwrights to transition from Off-Off-Broadway to Broadway productions.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/30/2025

Abby Wambach – October 30

“There’s something to be said … about women standing on their own two feet, owning who they are … and being unapologetic about it.”

Abby Wambach is a retired U.S. women’s soccer legend, a podcaster, and a bestselling author. She was a six-time Female Athlete of the Year, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a FIFA World Cup champion.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/29/2025

Ocean Vuong – October 29

“Being q***r saved my life … it made me curious; it made me ask, ‘Is this enough for me?’”

Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese American novelist, poet, and professor whose work explores themes of LGBTQ identity, trauma, and the immigrant experience.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/28/2025

Cy Twombly – October 28

“Every line is the actual experience with its own unique story.”

Edwin Parker “Cy” Twombly Jr. was among the most prominent artists of the 1950s. A photographer, sculptor, and painter, he is best known for his scribbling abstractions incorporating cultural, poetic, and historical references. Twombly inspired artists such as Julian Schnabel and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/27/2025

Arthur Tress – October 27

“Photography is my method for defining the confusing world that rushes constantly toward me.”

Arthur Tress is a gay American photographer renowned for his diverse body of work, which encompasses surrealism and ho******ic fantasy. He was one of the first artists of the 1970s to diverge from documentary street photography to create staged, dreamlike images.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/26/2025

Breanna Stewart – October 26

“Everything doesn’t happen in one day or at the snap of your finger.”

Breanna Stewart is among the most accomplished professional women’s basketball stars in history. A five-time WNBA All-Star, a two-time WNBA MVP, and a two-time FIBA World Cup MVP, she has won three U.S. Olympic basketball gold medals and three FIBA World Cups.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/25/2025

Harper Steele – October 25

“[T]here isn’t a trans person I’ve met who doesn’t have a sense of humor about themselves.”

Harper Steele is a comedy writer best known for her work on “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”). After coming out as a transgender woman, she brought attention to trans-related issues in the acclaimed documentary “Will & Harper,” co-starring the comedian Will Ferrell.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/24/2025

Chappell Roan – October 24

“I think that people just want to be happy and reflect, sing, dance and dress up, and feel free.”

Chappell Roan is a Grammy Award-winning openly le***an pop sensation. As a singer and songwriter, she tackles themes like heteronormativity, q***r acceptance, feminism, and self-love.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/23/2025

Ann Philbin – October 23

“Humans need culture—not just art but the whole network of experiences that link us to one another.”

Ann Philbin is an acclaimed American museum director and AIDS activist. She led the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles for 25 years, growing it from a small local gallery into a vibrant international center for contemporary art.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/22/2025

Ted Osius – October 22

“There are some who think diplomacy is about money and power. It’s not. It’s about relationships.” very strongly about making peace and love in the world.”

Theodore George (Ted) Osius III is one of the first openly gay U.S. ambassadors and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in international diplomacy. His distinguished career has significantly shaped U.S. relations in Asia, particularly with Vietnam. He is fluent in four languages, including Vietnamese.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/21/2025

T. J. Osborne – October 21

“Instead of always kind of having the veil there, I think it’s time to remove that and lean into who we are.”

T.J. Osborne is a Grammy-winning country-rock musician and the only openly gay artist signed to a major country music label. Known for hits such as “Stay a Little Longer” and “All Night,” he sings lead vocals in the duo Brothers Osborne.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

10/20/2025

Sarah McBride – October 20

“There is no question that the political is personal.”

Sarah McBride is a leading LGBTQ+ rights advocate and the first transgender member of Congress. Elected in November 2020, she serves as the U.S. representative for Delaware’s at-large congressional district.

https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com

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