LGBT History Month Icons 2022: Stephen Lachs
World’s First Out Judge
b. September 1939
“Now, if a gay judge is appointed, people barely bat an eye … at the time, this was big...
LGBT History Month Icons 2022: Raphael Bostic
Federal Reserve Bank CEO
b. 1966
“The Reserve Banks are vital contributors to our nation’s economic and financial success.”
Dr. Raphael Bostic is the 15th president and...
LGBT History Month Icons 2022: Mondaire Jones
First Out Black Congressman
b. May 18, 1987
“Growing up poor, Black, and gay, I never imagined someone like me could run for Congress, let alone...
LGBT History Month Icons 2022: Radclyffe Hall
English Author
b. August 12, 1880
d. October 7, 1943
“Our love may be faithful even unto death and beyond — yet the world will call it...
LGBT History Month Icons: Kate Brown
Governor of Oregon
b. June 21, 1960
“There’s no better place to fight for working families than the governor’s chair.”
Brown is a Democrat and the first...
LGBT History Month Icons 2022: Hans Christian Andersen
Fairy Tale Author
b. April 2, 1805
d. August 4, 1875
“Just living is not enough ... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”
Hans Christian...
