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Wiki Loves Pride/History month/2024/Suggestions

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
November 1 to November 30, 2024



Suggestions

Here is a list of suggestions for contributing to LGBTQ+ history on Wikimedia projects:

Creation of new articles

  • Historical LGBT figures
  • Major events in LGBT history
  • LGBT organizations and associations
  • LGBT-related newspapers, magazines, and media
  • Political figures and activists
  • Literary works and films on LGBT themes

Improvement of existing articles

  • Biographies of LGBT personalities
  • LGBT concepts and terminology
  • LGBT social and cultural movements
  • Timeline of LGBT rights legislation
  • Studies on LGBT representation in the media
  • Enhancing historical sections of LGBT articles

Adding media and visual resources

  • Photographs of pride marches and LGBT events
  • Posters and documents from activist campaigns
  • Videos and interviews with LGBT personalities
  • Illustrations and artwork on LGBT culture

Translation and adaptation of existing content

  • Translating LGBT articles from other languages
  • Adapting content to reflect Francophone realities
  • Updating local information and sources

Enhancing article quality

  • Referencing and citing reliable sources
  • Structuring and formatting articles
  • Correcting biases and ensuring content neutrality