12 historic LGBTQ figures who changed the world.

Eleanor Roosevelt holds up a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1946. Roosevelt chaired the drafting committee for the document and is widely considered to be the driving force behind its adoption. PHOTOGRAPH BY FOTOSEARCH/GETTY IMAGES

These activists, artists, doctors, and writers had a lasting impact on communities around the globe.

Pride is a time for celebration and acceptance. Rainbow flags are hoisted high, droves rush to parades, and LGBTQ-identifying people and allies adorn their best Pride regalia. But it’s also a time to honor the people who…