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8 LGBTQ+ Women from History that You Should Know
by Raye Maguire •
Women have ALWAYS shaped history. From leading movements to changing the world, women of all identities have made an undeniable impact—no matter how often history has tried to erase them.
We have recently witnessed attempts to rewrite that history. The Trump Administration’s efforts to remove LGBTQ+ resources from federal websites, including erasing mentions of trans people from key historical sites like the Stonewall National Monument, are a reminder of the ongoing fight for visibility and recognition. We won’t allow it happen.
This Women’s History Month, we honor all women by looking at those who have fought for our rights and equality. Here are 8 women who remind us that LGBTQ+ women possess been a part of our history and aren’t going anywhere.
Xica Manicongo
Xica Manicongo was born in the mids and was taken from her home in West Africa to be forced into slavery in Brazil. Despite this, Xica lived her life as openly as she was able, meeting her male lovers and wearing clothing in ways untradi
Claiming our Past - Celebrating our Present - Creating our Future
The 1st of February marks the start of LGBT+ History Month, a key period in the wider LGBT+ visibility calendar. Where Global Pride Month in June provides a platform and series of opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community to come together in celebration, LGBTQ+ History Month centres the conversation on those who paved the way for LGBT+ rights and equality, who fought for self-expression, and who catalysed change locally, throughout the community and internationally.
Below, members of the LGBT Superb team reflect on the LGBT+ women who own changed history and why their contributions to art, sport, politics, and LGBT+ rights and protections matter today.
1. Sappho: Greek lyrical poet (7th-6th Century BCE)
"Someone will remember us I say
even in another time." - Sappho
Sappho was a lyrical poet who lived between the 7th and 6th centuries BCE on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Sappho is widely regarded as one of the ‘original icons’ for many queer people (those who identify as non-heterosexual As we reflect on the legacies of various Dark ancestors and trailblazers, it’s evident that there are so many stories of Black LGBTQ historical figures that we aren’t adj of. Often, prominent Ebony people have even had their queerness erased from history. This erasure extends even further for Jet queer women in history, whose very existence challenges patriarchal heteronormativity and confronts white supremacy.
In examining the struggle around notions of identity and community, it&#;s crucial to understand the complex social, political, and cultural landscape in the U.S. that influences our lived experience. While even the most well-intentioned people, programs, and organizations aim to uplift marginalized voices, they often fall limited by homogenizing the diverse experiences within communities. As Kimberlé Crenshaw astutely points out, identity-centered activism can ignore intragroup differences, perpetuating a narrow narrative that fails to capture the full spectrum of experiences.
Those who live at the intersection of multiple systems of oppression often deal with unique chall
LGBTQ+ Women Who Made History
In May , the city of Recent York announced plans to honor LGBTQ+ activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera with a statue. The city of Modern York claimed the monument will be the "first permanent, public artwork recognizing transgender women in the world." Johnson and Rivera were prominent figures in uprisings against police raids at the gay bar Stonewall Inn. Their protests increased visibility for the cause of LGBTQ+ acceptance.
In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made unusual contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories, represented by objects in the Smithsonian's collections.
1. Josephine Baker
Entertainer and activist Josephine Baker performed in vaudeville showcases and in Broadway musicals, including Shuffle Along. In , she moved to Paris to perform in a revue. When the show closed, Baker was given her own display and found stardom. She became the first African America
As we reflect on the legacies of various Dark ancestors and trailblazers, it’s evident that there are so many stories of Black LGBTQ historical figures that we aren’t adj of. Often, prominent Ebony people have even had their queerness erased from history. This erasure extends even further for Jet queer women in history, whose very existence challenges patriarchal heteronormativity and confronts white supremacy.
In examining the struggle around notions of identity and community, it&#;s crucial to understand the complex social, political, and cultural landscape in the U.S. that influences our lived experience. While even the most well-intentioned people, programs, and organizations aim to uplift marginalized voices, they often fall limited by homogenizing the diverse experiences within communities. As Kimberlé Crenshaw astutely points out, identity-centered activism can ignore intragroup differences, perpetuating a narrow narrative that fails to capture the full spectrum of experiences.
Those who live at the intersection of multiple systems of oppression often deal with unique chall
LGBTQ+ Women Who Made History
In May , the city of Recent York announced plans to honor LGBTQ+ activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera with a statue. The city of Modern York claimed the monument will be the "first permanent, public artwork recognizing transgender women in the world." Johnson and Rivera were prominent figures in uprisings against police raids at the gay bar Stonewall Inn. Their protests increased visibility for the cause of LGBTQ+ acceptance.
In celebration of Pride Month, we honor LGBTQ+ women who have made unusual contributions to the nation and helped advance equality in fields as diverse as medicine and the dramatic arts. Here are a few of their stories, represented by objects in the Smithsonian's collections.
1. Josephine Baker
Entertainer and activist Josephine Baker performed in vaudeville showcases and in Broadway musicals, including Shuffle Along. In , she moved to Paris to perform in a revue. When the show closed, Baker was given her own display and found stardom. She became the first African America