History of the LGBT Movement


LGBT Living History

Diverse names and moments in the history of the LGBT movement reveal a more inclusive account.

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While the LGBT story continues to be written, we look at the early days of the movement in the 1800s and travel through the decades honoring LGBT milestones and heroes. 

The LGBT struggle is largely about invisibility — which contributes greatly to social inequity. In this animated video, we feature archival photos and images of the leaders and movers of the community through time, to make the history more real and accessible.


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More than a history lesson, this narrative was designed to present an expansive view of a world that continually deals with suppression and intolerance — and the many little breakthroughs that created a ripple of progress and change for the LGBT community.

This story was produced to honor the 50th anniversary of The Stonewall Rebellion. The #LivingHistory of the LGBT Movement was powered by AARP and produced by NextDayBetter. Video credits: Candice Quimpo — Story Strategy and Script Supervision. In collaboration with Rezonate (creative direction, animation, and motion design) and Jordan Reeves (story research consultant).