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What happened to Polari? LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026

This not-so-secret secret language of gay men is well known about in modern-day. Find out where it came from, who used it and why.

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LGBTQIA+ History Month quiz

Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about all things queer with our quiz.

Identity

Pride at the Students Association: Mark’s story

Mark, a member of OU Pride, shares his experiences as a member of OU Pride, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

Identity

LGBT+ History Month x Disabled Students Group – Bobbie Lea Bennett

Her existing disability made her a landmark legal case study and forced Medicare to consider whether GCS was a legitimate medical treatment.