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5 LGBTQ+ pioneers from history you need to know about

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In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, we want to pay homage to the pioneers who changed the world and left their unique mark on us all. For those of you unfamiliar with LGBTQ+ History Month, in the UK it’s celebrated every month of February since 2005 and is a time to remember those who paved the way for many LGBTQ+ members.

We have chosen 5 LGBTQ+ historical figures that you need to know about.  Marsha P Johnson Marsha P Johnson was an African-American transgender activist and pioneer from New Jersey.

Their activism in the 1960s and 70s had a huge impact on the LGBTQ+ community and spearheaded the movement. Marsha said the “P” stood for “pay it no mind”, a phrase they used when people would negatively comment on their appearance or life

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