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LGBTQ+ Open Resources

A Guide to Openly Accessible Resources

Government Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  Sexual Orientation Information Statistics

Contains reports and stand-alone tables released by the National Center for Health Statistics that use National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) sexual orientation data.

Census Bureau LGBTQIA+ Pride Month - Key Stats

The webpage highlights LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, celebrated every June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, and emphasizes the contributions of LGBTQ individuals to history. It also provides demographic data and statistics on same-sex households from the U.S. Census.

Gay Activist Alliance FBI Records

The webpage provides FBI documents related to the Gay Activist Alliance, a group focused on advancing LGBTQ rights in the 1970s, with records covering surveillance and investigations of their activities.

LGBTQ Pride Month: Fact Sheet

This guide is designed to assist congressional offices with their work related to LGBTQ Pride Month. Resources include census and demographic data, CRS reports, presidential proclamations, and cultural and historical resources.  

Mattachine Society FBI Records

The FBI webpage provides records on the Mattachine Society, one of the earliest homosexual rights organizations, which was the subject of internal FBI investigations from 1953 to 1956.

National Archives LGBTQIA+ Issues in Records at the National Archives

The National Archives' LGBTQIA+ records document the history, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in areas such as federal employment, military service, and activism, including records from the Lavender Scare and the fight for equal rights.

National Park Service LGBTQ Heritage 

The National Park Service page highlights LGBTQ heritage sites and history across the U.S., exploring the contributions of LGBTQ individuals and communities in shaping American culture. It includes significant locations like Stonewall and other landmarks of activism and identity.

National Park Service Pride Guide: An Interactive Workbook For Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) History And Places

The Pride Guide is an interactive resource designed for teens and adults to explore LGBTQ history and places in the U.S. It encourages group discussions and activities and can also be used by teachers to meet inclusive curriculum standards.

National Park Service LGBTQ America: A theme study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history

The National Park Service's LGBTQ America resource, edited by Megan Springate, is a comprehensive study of LGBTQ history and heritage in the U.S. It documents important historical sites, events, and contributions of LGBTQ individuals and communities. The guide also serves as an educational tool, aimed at preserving and highlighting the legacy of LGBTQ activism and culture through the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks. It's intended for historians, educators, and the general public interested in LGBTQ heritage.

Stonewall National Monument

The Stonewall National Monument commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal event in the LGBTQ civil rights movement, and is the first U.S. national park site dedicated to LGBTQ history. The monument serves as a symbol of the community's ongoing fight for equality and hosts a visitor center for exhibits and educational engagement.

US State Department Report Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World

Outlines the U.S. government's commitment to supporting and advancing LGBTQI+ human rights internationally, detailing their strategies for advocacy, policy development, and diplomatic engagement to promote equality and protect individuals from discrimination.

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