LGBTQIA+ History Month

LGBTQIA+ History Month was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. October was selected to coincide with National Coming Out Day. LGBTQIA+ History Month recognizes the history and ongoing struggles of the gay rights and related civil rights movements and the experiences and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. At OHIO, we recognize the rights and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, and we believe understanding the history of this community is important as we work to narrow divides and build citizens who are well-prepared for career opportunities in diverse, global industries.