100 years ago, a #Chicagoan made #history by founding the first #gayrights #organization in the #US.

In 1924, #HenryGerber established the #SocietyForHumanRights, the nation’s first #gay #rights group, paving the way for #LGBTQ+ #activism in the #LandofLincoln

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #History #Illinois #Chicago #Activism #GayRights #Representation #Culture

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