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“The time has come to tell the story of LGBTQ+ people, commemorate and celebrate our journey, and inspire pride."

The American LGBTQ+ Museum preserves, investigates, and celebrates the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, as well as those of the emergent and adjacent identities among our communities.

Richard Burns - Founding Museum Board Chair on Living Through AIDS and the Power of Role models
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The Voices Behind the Museum

Justice: 

We are committed to a world wherein power is equitably shared among all people, including LGBTQ+ people.

Intersectionality:
We are mindful of the multi-layered identities of LGBTQ+ people and communities, and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work.

Honesty and Transparency:

We share our decisions and processes, and we welcome critique and feedback.

Fearlessness:

We take risks and advocate for the needs of all LGBTQ+ communities, including addressing areas of tension and difference among us.

Collaboration:

We are of the community. We work through shared authority and partnership with those who have come before us and those who work alongside us.

The American LGBTQ+ Museum connects history, identity, and education, demonstrating the importance of preserving stories to inspire understanding and progress.

Ben Garcia Bio
LGTQB+ Connections

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