Pride Month

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June is Pride Month, which means you can expect your social media feeds to get a lot more colorful, as people and brands look to show their support using ...

Indeed, LinkedIn’s data shows that there’s been a strong increase in global company updates using Pride keywords over time, as displayed in the below graphic. If you’re looking to make a statement this Pride Month, and show your support, it’s worth taking note of these pointers and stats in your messaging. The use of the Pride flag has become so prominent, in fact, that some are now skeptical of corporate adoption of such, which is important to note in your own Pride celebrations.

During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, we reflect on the progress we have made as a Nation.

And we recommit to delivering protections, safety, and equality to LGBTQI+ families so that everyone can realize the full promise of America. And we must confront the disproportionate levels of poverty, homelessness, and unemployment in the LGBTQI+ community. And we remain steadfast in our commitment to helping LGBTQI+ people in America and around the world live free from violence. Members of the LGBTQI+ community — especially people of color and trans people — continue to face discrimination and cruel, persistent efforts to undermine their human rights. This month, we celebrate generations of LGBTQI+ people who have fought to make the possibilities of our Nation real for every American. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, we reflect on the progress we have made as a Nation in the fight for justice, inclusion, and equality while reaffirming our commitment to do more to support LGBTQI+ rights at home and abroad.

An archival photo of an LGBT parade going through New York City on Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day 1971. Pride Month: 10 Facts About the Important Holiday ...

This year, the Pride March will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in commemoration of the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Meet at 12 p.m. on 25th Street and 5th Avenue to begin the March. We recommend following these LGBTQ+ environmental activists, each of whom speak to the intersection between environmentalism and LGBTQ+ rights. So as you wave your rainbow flag during Pride Month this year, make sure to take a moment to honor those who risked their lives to fight for equal rights. There is so much to celebrate during Pride Month, and Pride marches, festivals, and parties are a fantastic way to get into the spirit. The organization Heritage of Pride, aka NYC Pride, organizes the city’s Pride March and other Pride events every year. According to Heritage of Pride, on Oct. 13, 1979, the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights was held in D.C. This fell 10 years after the Stonewall Riots, and about a year after the assassination of gay politician Harvey Milk. This helped bring Pride celebrations and marches to the attention of people all across the U.S. As cops began arresting several bar-goers that night, those who had evacuated decided they could no longer stay silent. 9. New York City’s 2022 Pride March will commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. According to the Library of Congress, Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, aka the Stonewall Riots. 6. The first Pride March was held on the anniversary of Stonewall. This raid led to a six-day series of protests outside of the Stonewall Inn and throughout the Village. Throughout the month of June, people around the U.S. — and a number of other countries — celebrate Pride Month every year, in honor of the LGBTQ+ community, and in commemoration of an important historical event.

CBC Saskatchewan (with the help of local community organizations and partners) has created an online space where LGBTQ+ people and their allies can follow ...

The two friends and co-editors of the best-selling essay collection Until We Are Free share their journey and open up about what Pride means to them. There are 37 artists and creators from around the world featured in this book. Syrian culture is depicted through the meal Salma prepares and Anna Bron's vibrant illustrations, while the diverse cast of characters speaks to the power of cultivating community in challenging circumstances. In Salma the Syrian Chef, Salma wants to cook a heartwarming dish to cheer up her mama, who between English classes, job interviews and missing her husband back in Syria, always seems busy or sad. But when the party gets all wet, everyone blames Rain Boy. But can Rain Boy learn to love his rain? Fire Song: The film stars Andrew Martin as Shane, a bisexual Indigenous teenager.

This year marks 50 years of celebrating Pride Month in the UK – here's why.

In 2009, President Barack Obama officially declared June the month of LGBT Pride. Every year since then, LGBT+ communities around the world have rallied each year to remember the Stonewall riots and their impact. Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots.

Pride month is celebrated in June and it celebrates love in its form. It is a symbol of love, respect, and pride for the LGBTQ community.

"Let us celebrate Pride Month with pride because the world is equally ours. Because the truth is worth it.) Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. and he had appointed Baker for the job. Pride Day is observed to commemorate the history of the first pride march which was organized in New York City in 1970. "Gather the courage to stand up for who you are. Therefore, various pride events are organized during this month with an aim to recognize the impact of LGBTQ people on the world.

Every year during June, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex community, LGBTQI community celebrates the month in various ways. Know what ...

Pride month is all about parades, demonstrations and parties. “Mother of Pride”, Brenda Howard was the one who coordinated the first LGBT Pride march. They celebrate this month by organizing various events across the world to progress their idea of equal identity and create awareness globally. love to any and all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Know what is Pride Month, the reason for its celebration, its significance and its concept below. Every year during June, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex community, LGBTQI community celebrates the month in various ways.

Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. The ...

A year after the Stonewall riots, the nation's first Gay Pride marches were held. became a catalyst for an emerging gay rights movement as organizations such as the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activists Alliance were formed, modeled after the civil rights movement and the women's rights movement. Most Pride events take place each year in June, although some cities hold their celebrations at other times of the year.

The LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Group would like to celebrate PRIDE by sharing our members' description of PRIDE in a series of blog posts.

PRIDE is to advocate for diversity, raising awareness and standing up for equity, while honoring those who came before us. What is PRIDE for you: PRIDE is a sense of belonging and freedom to be authentic. Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

The City of Smyrna will host Smyrna is Fabulous on June 25, 2022, at the Smyrna Market Village to promote equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

As such, Smyrna GA will be hosting its 2nd Annual Smyrna is Fabulous on June 25, 2022, at the Smyrna Market Village to promote equality in our community. In major cities across the nation the ‘day’ soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBTQ rights movements.

Colorful floats, rainbow flags and plenty of fun and glitter during the month of June, these are just a few of the many wonderful things associated with ...

Pride is celebrated in June to coincide with the month in which the Stonewall Riots occurred. Pride is usually celebrated through parades, parties, concerts and more, in individual cities. Marie-Amélie George, an expert in LGBTQ+ history, explains that when Stonewall occurred, the LGBTQ+ community had "had enough of being harassed, arrested and prosecuted simply for being who they were.

Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? The Stonewall riots began on June 28, 1969 and they marked a turning point in the LGBTQ movement for civil rights.

Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. All fabulous identities along with many more that are housed under the LGBTQIA+ community. Reel South Reel South

Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising, a fateful day in 1969 when LGBTQI+ people fought back against police mistreatment and discrimination. Their act ...

One of the leading human rights issues of our time is the treatment of LGBTQI+ persons around the world. That movement ultimately helped secure greater recognition of the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and strengthened American democracy itself. For over 50 years, people around the world have come together to celebrate Pride Month, when we recognize the beautiful diversity of LGBTQI+ communities while acknowledging that the movement to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons has been one of both struggle and progress.

Today and throughout the month of June, we honor the legacies of the LGBTQ+ individuals whose hard work and resilience created the world we live in today.

The first Pride march was held in New York City to mark the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Yet, we are one in our pursuit of knowledge. Society has made some strides in recognizing the diversity of human sexualities, gender identities and expressions, but that progress was not equally or easily gained.

During Pride Month, we honor the past while recognizing that there is still much to be done to ensure a safer, more inclusive future — not just in society, ...

Pride is an opportunity to reflect and learn from the past, evaluate where we are in the present, envision where we would like things to be and make changes so that the future becomes a reality. In 2015, the site of the Stonewall Inn was declared a historical landmark; in 2016, a national monument. Every year in June, we enter Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the dynamic and diverse LGBTQIA+ community.

This year's Pride is a time not only to celebrate, but to organize, writes Joel Mittleman.

A growing body of population-representative data reveals just how far away the promise of equality remains for today’s LGBTQ+ youth. In just the first three months of 2022, lawmakers proposed 238 bills restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. Many of these bills specifically target LGBTQ+ students’ experiences within schools. At the same time, rising waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation offer a stark reminder that continued progress toward equality is by no means assured. That perspective is all the more urgent in the current moment. Beginning in 2015, the Department of Education’s School Survey on Crime and Safety began asking principals whether their school had a recognized club to “promote acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity (e.g., Gay-Straight Alliance).” In 2015, 12% of middle school principals and 50% of high school principals reported having such clubs. The court’s ruling both reflected and promoted an incredible sea change in American life.

The University of South Florida is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations ...

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies represents a proud history of its own. “Students from a wide variety of backgrounds find that the minor can help them not only be prepared for a diverse world, but specifically for a diverse working world where companies of all sizes are trying to figure out how to support a workforce that is increasingly diverse in all sorts of ways,” Price Herndl said. Frank’s minor in queer and sexuality studies was first offered at USF in 2018 and examines the rich history and cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ people as well as the processes that have structured sexual relations in different contexts. At USF, Frank’s decision to combine coursework in history, literature and queer studies allowed her to develop a focus for her research on queer life in the 19th century, through the lens of literature. We just didn't have the words that we have now to talk about them,” Frank said. As a digital humanities intern at USF Libraries, Frank’s interest in queer fiction eventually led her to create a digital exhibit that investigates themes and events in queer history and literature. At the event, Pride Awards are given to recognize allies for their support of the community. The committee, whose members are appointed by the president, also advocates for meaningful policy change, resource allocation and training to maintain a thriving and diverse community of LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and community partners. USF’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Society is an active extension of the university’s community outreach. CISOGI is also proud to be one of the sponsors of USF’s Lavender Ceremony, an annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ student graduates. This year’s parade is set for June 25 and marks the 20th year of St. Pete Pride events. June is Pride Month, a celebration that recognizes the impact of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, June 6, ...

Hudson Pride is proud to be a part of the Hoboken Pride Flag raising and to continue our work with city leaders to support the LGBTQ+ community here in Hoboken." "The Hoboken Pride Flag raising is an important annual event for our LGBTQ+ community here in Hoboken and throughout the county," said Executive Director of the Hudson Pride Center Elizabeth Schedl. "This day highlights the inclusion efforts that the City and all of us have made. City Hall will be lit with rainbow lights every evening for the duration of June. It's so important to trust and feel safe and comfortable in the communities that we live in, and we are so grateful to inclusive cities like Hoboken because this is not always the case in America." For more information or to register, click here. "Over the past several years, our LGBTQ+ community, here in Hoboken, has grown in so many ways," said Laura Knittel, the City's LGBTQ+ Community Liaison. "We have more LGBTQ+ residents, with some raising their families here, more LGBTQ+ owned businesses, more LGBTQ+ community groups, and of course, more friends and allies who continually support and embrace us in so many ways.

President Joe Biden condemned a recent slew of "dangerous" anti-LGBTQ state laws and bills, which he said have negatively impacted LGBTQ youths' mental ...

And we recommit to delivering protections, safety, and equality to LGBTQI+ families so that everyone can realize the full promise of America." "This month, we honor the resilience of LGBTQI+ people, who are fighting to live authentically and freely," he said. He called on Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would create the first federal protections from discrimination for LGBTQ people in employment, housing, jury duty and more.

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on LGBTQ Pride Month: "I am pleased to join in celebrating America's LGBTQ community this Pride Month. Throughout our history, LGBTQ Americans have ...

It’s why I was proud to bring the Equality Act up for a vote last year and help get ensure it passed through the House. I urge Senate Republicans to stop blocking an up-or-down vote on that legislation and to join us in the fight to defend the rights of LGBTQ Americans. In the meantime, I look forward to continuing to work closely with the House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus to advance further legislation in the months and years ahead that will protect LGBTQ Americans and their families as they seek to enjoy the full blessings of liberty and opportunity our nation makes possible. It’s why I was proud to bring the Equality Act up for a vote last year and help get ensure it passed through the House. I urge Senate Republicans to stop blocking an up-or-down vote on that legislation and to join us in the fight to defend the rights of LGBTQ Americans. In the meantime, I look forward to continuing to work closely with the House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus to advance further legislation in the months and years ahead that will protect LGBTQ Americans and their families as they seek to enjoy the full blessings of liberty and opportunity our nation makes possible. For transgender Americans, these struggles continue to be particularly burdensome amid repression and violence based in ignorance and intolerance.

Richard Cooper (left) and Ari Farrell say CU Pride has provided a sense of identity for members of the LGBTQ+ community working in the credit union industry.

He says the group provides a voice for LGBTQ+ credit union colleagues in middle America, where “I’m constantly amazed on our CU Pride calls to learn we have trans individuals. Cooper hopes CU Pride provides that sense of identity for members of the LGBTQ+ credit union community. Fast forward to 2022, when Cooper is on his “third post-retirement” credit union job.

As conservative lawmakers in the United States continue to attack the rights of transgender children, Pride Month reflects on the ongoing fight against ...

Those who do not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex can still celebrate Pride Month as allies to the LGBTQ community. On the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, marchers gathered in Manhattan to celebrate “Christopher Street Liberation Day,” also known as the first annual Pride parade. Traditionally in the month of June, Pride Month has been marked by worldwide parades and lively performances to celebrate gay, lesbian, and trans culture. It wasn’t until 1999 that President Bill Clinton issued the first Gay and Lesbian Pride Month proclamation. The initialism is often used with a + at the end to symbolise the many other sexualities and gender identities that encompass the queer community. The term “queer” refers to anything that exists outside of the heteronormative narrative.

On a warm, muggy New York night 53 years ago, police raided the Stonewall Inn—a gay bar in Greenwich Village. Claiming that the bar had violated city liquor ...

As we celebrate the beginning of Pride Month, we must listen to those who take on these difficult challenges—here at USAID and around the world. I am pleased that, at this Agency, we are committed to making our workplace more inclusive and accessible for our colleagues and prioritizing LGBTQI+ communities in our push for more inclusive development. It was that spirit of acceptance that made the Stonewall Inn such a special place in the 1960s.

And so begins the annual wheel of discourse: Should Pride be a party or a protest? Has it been co-opted by big brands? Is the rainbow actually ugly? Should the ...

I’m tired of writing explainers on how to be a good ally to a trans person. And so begins the annual wheel of discourse: Should Pride be a party or a protest? Should the police be banned from marching at Pride? Yes, yes, yes, yes.