Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month - Southwestern Illinois College
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

About the presenter:

Rodney Wilson founded LGBTQ+ History Month in 1994 and in that year became the first openly gay public school teacher in Missouri. In 2020, he was named a Missouri Trailblazer by the Missouri State Museum. His story is told in the documentary-short “Taboo Teaching: A Profile of Missouri Teacher Rodney Wilson.” On social media: @rodneycwilson.

Sponsored in partnership with SWIC Queers & Allies Student Club.