A Modern History of LGBTQ+ Figures and Their Contributions

History helps us understand ourselves and our culture! Join us here to learn more about queer history!

This Girl Scout Gold Award project is dedicated to educating students and teachers on the impacts of LGBTQ+ individuals in our society!

From presentations to artwork, we are highlighting six different queer figures across American history. These figures have made a positive impact on our culture, from civil rights to the big screen, and we aim to honor their work for what it deserves instead of leaving such genius minds in the dark due to sexual orientation or gender identity. Thank you for joining us! -Bailey E. Kelly

All presentations, posters, and bookmarks are under Resources.

You can download everything for use in your classroom, office, or assembly hall.

Live Presentations

12 high school presentations worked to broaden the horizons of historical knowledge among students and teachers.

Warren Hills Staff. Students Present "A Modern History of LGBTQ+ Figures and Their Contributions." 2022.

Artwork

A mural focusing on our six icons was outlined by SAGA and hung in the Warren Hills Regional High School library!

Kelly, Bailey E. "A Modern History of LGBTQ+ Figures and Their Contributions" Mural. 2022.

Posters

Poster copies of our mural were printed, inspired by the 1979 Gay Pride flag by Gilbert Baker.

Kelly, Bailey E. A Modern History of LGBTQ+ Figures and Their Contributions. 2022. Procreate.

Check out our social media!

@lgbtq_modernhistory on Instagram

@lgbtqmodhistory on Twitter

A Modern History of Lgbtq+ Figures on Facebook

Asbury, Bailey. History of LGBTQ+ Figures. 2022. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq_modernhistory/.

The presentation and posters were sent to 50 high schools and five LGBTQ+ organizations across the US, to states including Alabama, Texas, Florida, California, and Washington.