Over the past 100 years, LGBTQ+ Americans have forged a path through history � leaving an indelible mark on our culture and country.
Through their creativity, aesthetic and penchant for pushing boundaries, they have led the way in an array of fields, from arts and entertainment to democracy and the law. That they have done so often at great peril, in the face of bigotry, makes their contributions all the more impressive � and not so easily erased.
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