The month of June has become widely recognized as a time to reflect and celebrate the rich and diverse history surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. While the rainbow is often used to represent the community, their history is not quite as bright.
World History
The word “gay” dates back to the 12th century meaning to be joyful and carefree. The word evolved by the 17th century to refer to someone “loose and immoral.” The word’s definition continued to change until the early 1900s when it took on the meaning we know today.
What we consider to be LGBTQ+ today is not entirely accurate through history as modern terminology are constructs that reflect the modern understanding. However, using a modern lens to
