February is LGBTQ History Month in the UK: Here’s how some places are celebrating
February is a busy month for spreading love and inclusivity. In Canada and the U.S., it's Black History Month and in the UK, it's LGBTQ History Month.

February is a busy month for spreading love and inclusivity. In Canada and the U.S., it's Black History Month and in the UK, it's LGBTQ History Month.
February is a busy month for spreading love and inclusivity. In Canada and the U.S., it’s Black History Month (you can check out our landing page and evolving coverage here) and in the UK, it’s LGBTQ History Month.
We’ll be following along and amplifying stories that relate to both all month.
Visit our LGBTQ History Month landing page for relevant resources and for the latest updates.
Here’s a round-up of how some institutions kicked off events across the pond:
Proud to see the rainbow flag being raised on campus for the start of LGBTQ+ History Month π³οΈβπ#YourAreNotAlone #TeamUofG #LGBTHM21 pic.twitter.com/K9dPeifWEm
— University of Glasgow (@UofGlasgow) February 1, 2021
In London, there is absolutely no place for homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, or queerphobia.
— Mayor of London (gov.uk/coronavirus) (@MayorofLondon) February 1, 2021
We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and will always work to protect their rights. #LGBTHM21 pic.twitter.com/vkt3XiW9cQ
The rainbow flag is flying over the college today to mark the start of #LGBTHM21. Student representatives Jennie Rodowicz (MCR) and Ted Kehoe (JCR) are seen with the flag in Old Court this morning. pic.twitter.com/MW6Ra6cY8T
— Selwyn College (@Selwyn1882) February 1, 2021
π³οΈβπ To celebrate the start of LGBT+ History Month we've lit up the museum windows in rainbow colours π we'll be sharing more #LGBTHM content from the museum and across the @CamUnivMuseums all month #LGBTHM21 pic.twitter.com/8rg8Ntf30g
— The Sedgwick Museum (@SedgwickMuseum) February 1, 2021
We've unveiled an inclusive crossing on Campus West featuring the colours of the Progress Pride Flag ahead of LGBT+ History Month next month: https://t.co/vbSSYEPoLM π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ pic.twitter.com/ZxpEKW6EaC
— University of York (@UniOfYork) January 27, 2021
For resources, events, and other fun celebrations, watch this space:
It's time, it's here, it's LGBT History Month 2021! Go forth, learn and celebrate. The theme is Mind, Body and Spirit.
— LGBT+ History Month π³οΈβπ (@LGBTHM) February 1, 2021
Badges, resources and a calendar with 100s of events are available on our website: https://t.co/ptI7ivqJsN
Use #LGBTHM21 on social media.
Have fun! pic.twitter.com/oIQdKT3wHT