Wanda Sykes Takes Us Through the History of LGBTQ+ — Now You Know

Have you ever wondered about the beginnings of homosexuality? Get to know a little bit about the fight for equality as Wanda Sykes takes us on a journey all the way back to the Middle Ages. Now, in 2019, we get to celebrate moments like Pride Month in June and Transgender Awareness Week in November.

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[SonjaDawn]

Remember, this is the LGBTQ history in America, not the rest of the world, just America.

[OliveHoney]

"This is a safe space, Carl."
"Uh, my name is Mark."
"Whatever."
😂😂😂😂 literally dying!!!

[robertpolanco]

Personally, as a straight person, I have learned pretty well about the unforgettable moments of the history of the LGBTQ community in the world, particularly in the United States of America. As I have heard before from people like Ellen DeGeneres, although some progress was made, there is still a long way to go in furthering the progress of the LGBTQ people in every aspect of society. Let's keep the pressure on!

[shelbytomy]

the sad thing is Ellen was not immediately accepted by the public at the time of her confession. not as smooth as this story. Ellen had to work harder to get through this stage

[hannamars]

I’m a simple girl, I see Wanda Sykes ...I click.

[Itsmarkyoung]

This is really cute! Let’s remember that we here in the US have it very lucky, people in other countries aren’t as lucky as this yet.

[abanoubdemian]

We're still in the middle centuries in my country😢

[HeyItsIgnasio]

There's still much work to be done. Especially with "the Equality Act" 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈✊🏽

[lgqzvik]

I’m scared to tell my mum that I am bisexual....

[s_sanny]

Nobody:
The comments: "James Charles..."

[nifescescott]

This is what the school should teach people who are straight and lgbtq+ so they can be aware and appreciative those who came before us and fought history is history

[puprenegade]

So Marsha P Johnson didn’t show up to stonewall until around 2 am, after the riot had already started. (She admits this in an interview)

[yiacrazy]

Yeah, but giving complete credit to Ellen coming out publicly with the cover of Time as the start of a new era... Not really accurate. More influential celebrities came out first. She wasn't even as popular as they were at the time. She is by far the most famous lesbian in this decade where others popularity have dropped dramatically. There were many brave celebrities who's strength shouldn't be diminished because their popularity did....Ellen said it was their bravery who inspired her. It's a great video with a great message, but the movement of celebrities declaring their sexually started before that magazine.... She is just the one who managed to remain the most popular across many demographics. I am grateful for her and what she's done.... She helped start many conversations between people and has been a role model and example that almost everyone has embraced.

[nourjabur]

In the Middle East we still live in the middle century apparently..

[steffennikolaiandersen]

I'm sending love to whoever needs it. I know there is still a lot of people suffering today... Dont give up, because love will always find a way 🌈❤️

[Kelly_]

I do support LGBT. They are so brave to find and then define who they are. And i love Ellen

[behebop]

being a part of the lgbtq+ in my country is illegal even if it’s not a choice :, (

[rippkai]

When everyone was so surprised that the 13 colonies protested for 13 years I was like um don’t forget that the lgbtq community fought for centuries and are still fighting

[NorthernLightsYouTube]

“This is a safe space, Carl.”
“Uh, my name is Mark.”
“WHATEVER.”
😂😂😂

[julsssldvc]

Tbh, the only heaven for me is when the ad that pops up on YouTube is a survey. That you can skip.



Just sayin.