Rodney Wilson

Rodney Wilson

Country

United States

Occupation

Activist

Description

Founder of LGBTQ History Month in 1994. At the time, he was a public school history teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. LGBTQ History Month is held in October of each year. Considered the first openly gay public school teacher in the State. Community College teacher and produces independent films for Circa87.

See Also

• School Teachers, Researchers and Education Staff Who Identify as LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/09/02/op-ed-story-behind-first-lgbt-history-month
• http://lgbthistorymonth.com/background
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/04/lgbt-history-month-icon-rodney-wilson_n_1930404.html

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