October is GLBT History Month. Endorsed by numerous GLBT-related organizations, the commemoration is currently coordinated by the Equality Forum. The first national march for GLBT equality was October 14, 1979. The second national march for GLBT equality was October 11, 1987. National Coming Out Day commemorates the second national march.
One gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person or couple, either living or deceased, is highlighted each day of the month. There are five HIV-positive people this year being honored: Greg Louganis (Oct. 7), Cleve Jones (Oct. 11), Robert Mapplethorpe (Oct. 19), Randy Shilts (Oct. 25) and Bill T. Jones (Oct. 28). I’ll be writing separate posts for each of them throughout the month.
Here's the complete list: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon; Stephen Sondheim; Gianni Versace; Sheila Kuehl; Tennessee Williams; Alice Walker; Greg Louganis; Bertrand Delanoë; Margaret Mead; Mark Bingham; Cleve Jones; Jann Wenner; Harvey Fierstein; Margarethe Cammermeyer; Anthony Romero; Melissa Etheridge; Gene Robinson; John Waters; Robert Mapplethorpe; Georgina Beyer; Tony Kushner; Rosie O'Donnell; Philip Johnson; E. M. Forster; Randy Shilts; Allen Ginsberg; Troy Perry; Bill T. Jones; Andy Warhol; Rachel Carson; and Michelangelo.
Watch the Equality Forum's promotional video for GLBT History Month:
Oriol on:
I don't know who might be interested, but, given the news today about the genetic source of HIV/AIDS, some might be interested about my grandfather.
He died in 1997 at 102 years. He was an STD specialist, Harley Street, in the UK who always kept up with his specialty. He came to the conclusion that some of the people he treated in the 20s and 30s showed very similar symptoms to the AIDS victims of the 80s and 90s to the point that he concluded they may have suffered the same disease.
Just saying. That was his conclusion. So there is possibly more genetic material available for research. His opinion was closed as to patients. Doctors' right.
Interesting.
Of the 31 names mentioned, I recognize 25 of them, including the 5 being honored this year.
I'm anxious to read your posts.
By the way, I got this month's POZ in the mail today and read your article.
Nice.
robert