What is Pride Month?
Pride Month is celebrated annually in June across the United States and around the world. It honors the LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
During this month, communities come together to celebrate diversity, promote equal rights, and raise awareness about issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals. The iconic rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, has become a universal symbol of pride and acceptance.
Pride Month features parades, marches, memorials, and various cultural events that celebrate self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to reflect on the progress made while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.