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LGBTQ: "LGBTQ" is an abbreviation that originated in the 1990s and replaced what was formerly known as "the gay community." The abbreviation was created to be more inclusive of diverse groups. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) individuals/identities.

The LGBTQ community is a thriving group. Estimates for 2011 indicate that over 9 million American adults identify as LGBTQ. They represent diverse ages, racial/ethnic backgrounds, religious convictions, and belief systems, as do their allies