February, LGBT+ History Month in the UK

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Every February is the LGBT+ History Month in the UK, an annual event organised by Schools OUT, the UK's LGBT charity. In 2005, LGBT+ History Month was established in UK schools with the aim to teach young people about the issues LGBTQIA+ individuals face and make schools a more inclusive atmosphere for members of the community. This month was chosen as British LGBT+ History Month to coincide with the removal of Section 28 in 2003, which banned the promotion of homosexuality.

(Memories of British First LGBT+ Pride in1972)

The event has increased awareness of LGBT concerns and identified historic events that need more acknowledgment, especially in schools, for more than 15 years. For a variety of reasons, LGBT+ History Month is significant. Every sector benefits differently from the yearly event, from schools to business, from nations to global politics.

“The Politics of Art” is the topic of LGBT+ History Month 2022. The topic is based on the National Curriculum and honours LGBTQ+ artists’ various accomplishments and contributions. Individually, we may celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month by reading books and movies written by LGBTQIA+ people, investigating homosexual problems, and learning more about LGBTQIA+ history and historical personalities.

Throughout the month of February, events are placed around the UK to commemorate LGTB+ History Month. From exhibitions to song-and-dance performances, from conversations to online dialogues. A commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first Gay Pride March is held at the London LGBT+ Centre from 3-6 pm on Saturday 5th February, and on February 8, “Our Collection Voice”, a special photo voice exhibition is curated at Brixton Library to document and express the Covid-19 lockdown experiences of Black, Asian and/or other marginalised LGBTQI+ communities through a series of photographs. On February 11, Brixton Library presents a conversation centred on transgender activist, author, and journalist Shon Faye’s bestseller book The Transgender Issue.

So, whether you want to learn about LGBTQ+ history or learn more about it, keep a lookout for these LGBT+ History Month events taking place around the UK during February and beyond. Everything makes sense.