(Please note: many of the historical figures featured here may not have identified as LGBTQ+ during their lifetime because of public safety and/or how we define LGBTQ+ today not existing at the time. Out of respect for our ancestors, I am not "outing" anyone here as LGBTQ+ as we cannot be sure if that would be their will, rather I intend to focus on their contributions towards LGBTQ+ rights & awareness.)