The movement for rights and visibility has evolved from early 20th-century advocacy to modern global visibility. Key Milestones
: The first Gay Pride marches were held. 1978 : The first Rainbow Pride Flag was designed by Gilbert Baker . 1980s : The community faced the HIV/AIDS crisis, leading to the formation of direct-action groups like ACT UP . 2000s - Present
The acronym represents a diverse spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals.