LGBT History Month LGBT History Month LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. In the United States and Canada, it is celebrated in October to coincide with National Coming Out Day on October 11. In the United Kingdom, it is observed during
Columbus Day from its original position near the Casa Rosada and replaced by one of Juana Azurduy. Colombia, the only country in the world with a name originated from Columbus himself, celebrates "El día de la Raza y de la Hispanidad" and is taken as an opportunity to celebrate the encounter of "the two worlds" and to reflect on the richness that the racial diversity has brought to the culture. Between 1921 and 2002, Venezuela celebrated "Día de la Raza" along with many other Latin American nations. The original holiday was officially established in 1921 under President Juan Vicente Gómez. In 2002,