LGBTQ+ History and Visibility Celebrated Worldwide

Australia's rich but overlooked LGBTQ+ history is now being newly celebrated, with researchers highlighting stories such as Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb, a couple in the 1800s, and bushranger Captain Moonlite's relationship with James Nesbitt. In the US, LGBTQ+ visibility in traditionally masculine spaces like rodeo is growing, as seen with Brian Contratto's participation in the Texas Gay Rodeo Association. Social clubs such as GLAAS in SaddleBrooke are fostering inclusion and supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Internationally, venues like France's La Churascaia have provided safe, gender-fluid spaces for LGBTQ+ expression and community for decades. These examples underscore the enduring presence and evolving acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals across various cultures and eras. The stories collectively highlight progress and ongoing challenges in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion.