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Initialism for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender"

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LGBT is an initialism that stands for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender". It may refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual, non-heteroromantic, or non-cisgender, instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. The variant LGBTQ adds a Q for those who identify as queer or are questioning their sexual or gender identity, while LGBTQ+ adds a plus sign for "those who are part of the community, but for whom LGBTQ does not accurately capture or reflect their identity". Many further variations of the acronym exist, such as LGBT+, LGBTQIA+, and 2SLGBTQ+. The LGBT label is not universally agreed to by everyone that it is generally intended to include. The variations GLBT and GLBTQ rearrange the letters in the acronym. In use since the late 1980s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term for marginalized sexualities and gender identities.

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Norway's LQBTQ community party at the Pride parade in Oslo According to the Brussels-based NGO ILGA-Europe, Norway this year ranks the 8th best state in Europe for the LGBTQ community. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

This Day in History: The Stonewall Riots Begin This Day in History: , The Stonewall Riots Begin. June 28, 1969. The riots are considered the first major protest of the LGBTQ community for equal rights. They began after midnight at the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:52Published 3 weeks ago

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This Day in History: Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub This Day in History: , Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub. June 12, 2016. 49 people were killed in the attack when 29-year-old Omar Mateen entered the club with an AR-15-type assault.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:57Published on June 12, 2024

Maren Morris Comes Out as Bisexual in Pride Month Post: "Happy to Be the B in LGBTQ+" \| THR News Video Maren Morris is celebrating Pride Month in a big way this year by sharing that she is bisexual. Morris took to Instagram to post about her celebration and added, "Happy to be the B in LGBTQ+." The news.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:10Published on June 11, 2024

6 Great Ways to Celebrate Pride Month 6 Great Ways , to Celebrate Pride Month. 1. , Get out to a parade or event in your area. Pride is happening this month in cities all over the world. Check out local events guides to see when and.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:19Published on May 31, 2024

Pope Francis Uses Offensive Slur for Gay Men Pope Francis Uses Offensive Slur , for Gay Men. Last week, the pope used a derogatory term to refer to gay men in a closed-door meeting with bishops, two sources tell NBC News. They were.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on May 28, 2024

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LGBT

Initialism for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender"

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