Pride Month: A Month of Celebration and Commemoration

What is Pride Month?

Pride Month is a month typically June dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people and their culture. It is celebrated with parades, parties, and other events to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and to promote equality.

When is Pride Month?

Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June as that was the month when the Stonewall riots took place. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the LGBTQIA+ community in response to a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969. The riots are considered to be a major turning point in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

Who started Pride Month?

The first Pride Month was celebrated in New York City in 1970. The event was organized by Brenda Howard a bisexual activist who was working with the Gay Liberation Front. Howard wanted to create an event that would commemorate the Stonewall riots and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

How is Pride Month celebrated?

Pride Month is celebrated with a variety of events including parades parties and marches. These events are often organized by local LGBTQIA+ organizations and businesses. Some of the most well-known Pride events include the New York City Pride March the San Francisco Pride Parade and the Los Angeles Pride Festival.

Conclusion

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. It is a time to come together and to show the world that we are proud of who we are. Pride Month is a time to remember the past and to look forward to the future. It is a time to celebrate the progress that we have made and to continue to fight for the equality of all LGBTQIA+ people.