Historical photos captured key turning points in LGBTQ+ history, including transgender liberation, pride marches, and the HIV epidemic.
Queer people have long existed in the background of history. Still, LGBTQ+ activities have long been criminalized — often rooted in religion, science, or socio-political factors, leaving queer individuals largely estranged.
And while erasure is prevalent in marginalized communities, LGBTQ+ people in the US have experienced some important turning points in history.
These photos show landmark events in the fight for freedom of sexuality, identity, and love.