LGBT+ History Month was initiated in the UK by Schools Out UK and first took place in February 2005. The event is intended to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, LGBT people and history.
Keeping this in consideration, is February Black History Month?
Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month.
| Black History Month | |
|---|---|
| Date | February (US and Canada) October (Europe) |
| Frequency | Annual |
Accordingly, what is the difference between pride month and LGBT month? Pride Month is dedicated to the observance of community visibility and the movement toward equality, while LGBT History Month is an observance of the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.
People also ask, why is Pride Month in October?
October was chosen by Wilson as the month for the celebration because the first and second LGBT Marches on Washington, in 1979 and 1987, were in October; National Coming Out Day is on 11 October, chosen to mark the date of the Second March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, and October is within the …