Explore LGBTQ History: Names & Faces
- Give These Elderqueer Heroes Their Flowers Already"I’ve felt the sting of embarrassment, during my trans adolescence, for not knowing the stories of Marsha P. Johnson, who panhandled on the corner of Bleeker and Christopher, only to give the money away to her trans siblings. At the time, I, like many of my peers, could only list actors and transgender influencers — not the behind-the-scenes activists who helped make my existence possible."
Shawn Wickes: Why I came out as a gay football coach
"Football teaches so many great life lessons to those who play or coach," he says, "but one negative thing that it does teach is that being gay is not okay." In this moving talk, Wickes shares his story about coming out to his team. A story of owning your truth in the face of adversity.
TED Talk: iO Tillett Wright: Fifty Shades of Gay
Artist and photographer Tillett Wright discovered that most people consider themselves to exist in the gray areas of sexuality, not 100% gay or straight. Which presents a real problem when it comes to discrimination: Where do you draw the line?
- TED Talks: Love is LoveThese moving, personal talks share stories of love and commitment in the LGBTQ community
Samy Nour Younes: A short history of trans people's long fight for equality
Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a long time
Meet the Voice of the New York City Subway
Bernie Wagenblast is the voice of the famous New York City Subway, now proudly showcasing a new voice. “Five months ago today I transitioned to living my life full time as a woman,” Bernie said. “I legally changed my name to Bernie a couple of years ago. These days, I consider it short for Bernadette.”