Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Posted on: October 4, 2022

All October long, join us in celebrating the creations and contributions from members of the expansive LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ History Month was first recognized in 1994 and aims to champion the stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer/questioning histories, historical figures, and civil rights movements.

Movies to watch

Check out the LGBT category and Pride Collection on Kanopy – an award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films, available to you for free as a member of the JMU community.

LGBTQ+ in Our Collections

• Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History & Culture since 1940 – This database provides a robust and significant collection of primary sources for the historical study of sex, sexuality, and gender. Access requires JMU eID and password.

• Exploring Gender Identity and Expression – This virtual book display from SOGIE and the Office of Disability Services features books and resources available from JMU Libraries on the topics of trans identity and rights, what it means to be a trans person of color, and the experiences of trans folks with disabilities.

• LGBTQ+ History Month – This virtual book display from SOGIE features books and resources available from JMU Libraries that celebrate LGBTQ+ histories, historical figures, and civil rights movements.

• Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Identity Expression (SOGIE) Programming Records – This collection of records in Special Collections includes newsletters, photographs, resources and brochures produced by SOGIE and allied groups, outreach and promotional materials, and newspaper clippings.

• Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies – This research guide includes resources for research related to JMU’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor.

Things to Do

• You can add your pronouns to your Zoom account! Each time your name is displayed in a meeting, your pronouns will be displayed along with it.

• Check out LGBTQ+ Virtual Resources from SOGIE.

Dates to Celebrate

• Shenandoah Valley Pride 2022 – October 8, 1-5pm
• Coming Out Day – October 11 
• International Pronouns Day – October 19, 2022

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