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Introduction LGBT, or GLBT, is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which was used to replace the term gay in reference to the LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s. Activists believed that the term gay community did not accurately represent all those to whom it referred. The initialism has become mainstream as a self-designation; it has been adopted by the majority of sexuality and gender identity-based community centers and media in the United States, as well as some other English-speaking countries. The initialism LGBT is intended to emphasize a diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual or non-cisgender, instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. To recognize this inclusion, a popular variant adds the letter Q for those who identify as queer or are questioning their sexual identity; LGBTQ has been recorded since 1996. Those who add intersex people to LGBT groups or organizing use an extended initialism LGBTI. Some people combine the two acronyms and use the term LGBTIQ. Others use LGBT+ to encompass spectrums of sexuality and gender. Other, less common variants also exist, motivated by a desire for inclusivity. Some are over twice as long and have prompted criticism. Selected article Lesbian (lɛzbiːən) is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an adjective, to describe characteristics of an object or activity related to female same-sex desire. More… Selected quote “ I was an only child. I lost both my parents. By the time I was twenty I was bald. I'm homosexual. In the way of circumstances and background to transcend I had everything an artist could possibly want. It was practically a blueprint. ” —Alan Bennett Current events July 12: Malta allows same-sex couples to marry in 'historic vote' for Catholic country July 31: 40th Berlin Christopher Street Day celebration attracts thousands: in pictures July 30: First-ever Dublin Trans Pride attracts hundreds July 11: London Pride organisers apologise after protestors interrupt parade July 7: France: Rainbow pedestrian crossings 'will be permanent!', Paris mayor says July 4: In Pictures: Helsinki Pride 2018 ends after record number of attendees Selected image Lesbian and gay students kissing in front of anti-homosexuality protesters at Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio, USA) in May 2000. Several hundred Oberlin College students turned out to rally against the protesters. The protesters—from Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas—also protested the General Conference of the United Methodist Church while in Ohio. Selected biography Julian Eltinge (14 May 1881 – 7 March 1941), born William Julian Dalton, was an American stage and screen actor and female impersonator. After appearing in the Boston Cadets Revue at the age of ten in feminine garb, Eltinge garnered notice from other producers and made his first appearance on Broadway in 1904. As his star began to rise, he appeared in vaudeville and toured Europe and the United States even giving a command performance before King Edward VII. More… Did you know… ...the first edition of Patience and Sarah, winner of the 1971 Stonewall Book Award, was self-published and all copies sold by the author after six publishers rejected it for not being marketable? ... that Jim Foster and Madeline D. Davis were the first openly LGBT people to address a major U.S. national political convention when they spoke to the 1972 Democratic National Convention? ...that openly-gay actor Robert La Tourneaux considered his role as the gay hustler in the 1970 film The Boys in the Band to be the "kiss of death" for his career? ... that Norman Lear's 1977 soap opera spoof All That Glitters featured Linda Gray as the first recurring transgender character on American television? This month's birthdays 1 – Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008), French fashion designer 2 – James Baldwin (1924–1987), American novelist 4 – Walter Pater (1839–1894), English essayist and art critic 4 – Marcus Urban (1971-), German footballer and diversity adviser 4 – Rudi van Dantzig (1933–2012), Dutch choreographer, ballet dancer, and writer 4 – Sapphire (1950-), American author & performance poet 5 – Heward Grafftey (1928-2010), Canadian politician and business executive 6 – Jim McGreevey (1957-), American seminarian & politician, former Governor of New Jersey (2002-2004) 6 – Carole Pope (1950–), Canadian rock singer-songwriter 6 – Andy Warhol (1928–1987), American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker 8 – Michael Urie (1980–), American actor, television producer, and director 9 - Michael Kors (1959-), American fashion designer 10 – Andrew Sullivan (1963–), English author and political commentator 11 – Angus Wilson (1913–1991), English novelist and short story writer 12 – Gladys Bentley (1907–1960), American blues singer 12 – Cara Delevingne (1992–), English model and actress 12 – Merikukka Forsius (1972-), Finnish politician 12 – Radclyffe Hall (1880–1943), English writer and poet 13 – Domenico Dolce (1958-), Italian fashion designer (Dolce & Gabbana) 13 – Gluck (1895–1978), English painter 13 – Herb Ritts (1952–2002), American fashion photographer 13 – Sam Champion (1961–), American TV personality and weather anchor 13 - Andrea Gibson (1975–), American spoken word poet 14 – Jill Bennett (1975-), American actress 14 – Horst P. Horst (1906–1999), German-American fashion photographer 14 – Mark Pocan (1964-), American Democratic congressman (Wisconsin) 18 – Marcel Carné (1906–1996), French film director 19 – Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), American magazine publisher 19 – Renée Richards (1934–), American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player 20 – Maria Louise Pool (1841–1898), American writer 21 – Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (1936–2008), Spanish aristocrat 21 – Miguel Vale de Almeida (1960-), Portuguese anthropologist, LGBT activist, professor, and politician 24 – Stephen Fry (1957–), English actor, screenwriter, comedian, and television presenter 24 - Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) Gay Liberation Activist 25 – Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886), King of Bavaria 25 – Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), American conductor, composer, music lecturer, and pianist 26 – Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986), English novelist 27 – Tom Ford (1961–), American fashion designer and film director 28 – Nancy Kulp (1921–1991), American actress 29 – Jean Lorrain (1855–1906), French poet, novelist, and dandy 29 – Meshell Ndegeocello (1968-), American singer-songwriter, rapper and musician 29 – Jeanette Winterson (1957–), English writer, broadcaster and activist 31 – Alex Blackwell (1983–), Australian cricketer Featured content The following articles and lists have been identified as some of the best produced by the Wikipedia community: Featured articles Mário de Andrade Ann Bannon Natalie Clifford Barney But I'm a Cheerleader Cleveland Street scandal Dog Day Afternoon Fun Home Emma Goldman H.D. 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