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Overview of the straight and straight-ally flags; no designer or originating organisation is documented, so a secondary source is the best available.
From Shadows to Pride — UK & Global LGBTQIA+ History
This interactive timeline documents over 200 years of LGBTQIA+ history, with a focus on the UK while recognising the global milestones that shaped the movement worldwide. From the brutal criminalisation of the 1800s through the AIDS crisis, decriminalisation battles, and marriage equality victories — these events represent the courage, resilience, and activism of LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies.
Designed as an educational resource for classrooms, workshops, and anyone seeking to understand this vital history. Available offline as a Progressive Web App.
Joanne Lockwood
Inclusive Culture Expert, keynote speaker, author, and founder of SEE Change Happen. Joanne specialises in inclusion, belonging, and transgender awareness — working with organisations to create cultures where everyone can thrive.
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