LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation’s second-largest school district, has collaborated with Equality Forum for this month's LGBT History Month.

The district will utilize the free LGBT History Month online educational resources to educate its students about the contributions of LGBT individuals throughout time.

The LAUSD educational collaboration follows the passage of the FAIR Education Act in 2011, making California the first state to require public schools to teach LGBT inclusive history.

Editor's note: October is LGBT History Month, celebrated annually to recognize the notable achievements of LGBT people throughout time. Each day this month, Equality Forum will feature one LGBT icon who has made notable contributions to society and SDGLN will publish the story here in the Causes section.

Ann Bannon, born Sept. 15, 1932, is an author best known for her lesbian-themed fiction series, “The Beebo Brinker Chronicles.” The popularity of the novels earned her the title “The Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction.”

Editor's note: October is LGBT History Month, celebrated annually to recognize the notable achievements of LGBT people throughout time. Each day this month, Equality Forum will feature one LGBT icon who has made notable contributions to society and SDGLN will publish the story here in the Causes section.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- The North County LGBTQ Resource Center will host an open house for parents and others who are curious about the LGBT community and the center's programs on Friday, Sept. 28, from 7-9 pm.

Advertised as an event for parents, tutors, legal guardians and/or adults with questions about the LGBT community, the North County LGBTQ Resource Center will be present a panel during the event, which will address issues such as LGBTQ culture, how to best support LGBTQ youth, and mental, physical and spiritual health issues affecting youth.