National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is observed annually on February 7th to highlight the significant, disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities in the U.S., focusing on increasing HIV education, testing, prevention (like PrEP), and treatment access while fighting stigma and promoting resilience. It serves as a critical call to action during Black History […]
National Freedom to Marry Day, observed annually on February 12, is an unofficial U.S. day started by Lambda Legal in 1998 to advocate for same-sex marriage equality, celebrating love and promoting equal marriage rights for the LGBTQ+ community through events like tying ribbons and raising awareness, though it's now observed alongside the ongoing fight for full LGBTQ+ inclusion. […]
Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week happens every year during the first full week after Valentine's Day. It's a time to shine a spotlight on aromanticism – a spectrum where people experience little or no romantic attraction, no matter their sexual orientation. #AromanticAwareness #AromanticAwarenessWeek
Zero Discrimination Day is an annual global observance on March 1st to promote equality, inclusion, and dignity for all, fighting discrimination based on income, sex, age, health status (like HIV), occupation, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more, urging people to stand for compassionate, just societies and change discriminatory laws. Led by UNAIDS, it […]
In the United States, about 23% of people living with HIV are women and, in 2021, women made up 20 percent of new diagnoses, according to CDC data. The highest number of new diagnoses were among women ages 25 to 44. Advances in testing, treatment, and prevention have resulted in progress toward the nation’s goal to end the HIV […]
National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, typically the third week in March,is an annual observance led by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health to raise awareness about unique health disparities, advocate for inclusive care, and promote equitable health for LGBTQ+ individuals by uplifting community voices, providing education, and encouraging action against discrimination. It highlights issues from mental […]
On this day in 1912, Bayard Rustin was born. A Black gay innovator, Rustin is known for being the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, and for working with other civil rights leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #HappyBirthdayBayard
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is observed annually on March 20 (the first day of spring) to promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment within American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. First held in 2007, this initiative aims to reduce stigma, honor those affected, and address disproportionate infection rates through culturally appropriate, community-led action.
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated annually on March 31st to recognize the achievements of transgender and gender-diverse people and to raise awareness about the discrimination they face, creating a positive counterpoint to Transgender Day of Remembrance. Started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009, it's a day for celebrating trans lives, advocating for rights, and […]
International Asexuality Day (IAD) is celebrated annually on April 6th, serving as a global effort to recognize, raise awareness, and advocate for the asexual spectrum community, including asexual, demisexual, and grey-asexual identities, challenging their marginalization and promoting understanding within the broader LGBTQIA+ sphere. It's a day for education, celebration, solidarity, and highlighting the diverse experiences […]
Day of Silence is an annual day of action organized by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. #DayOfSilence
Lesbian Visibility Day is celebrated annually on April 26th, a day to honor, recognize, and raise awareness for lesbian identities and issues, often as part of the broader Lesbian Visibility Week, which extends from April 20th-26th (or sometimes a broader range like April 25th-May 1st). The observance highlights the importance of representation, combats invisibility and […]
