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Pride Month, sometimes specified as LGBTQ Pride Month, is a monthlong observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture and community. [1]
- Origins of Pride Month
- Stonewall Riots
- First Gay Pride Parade
- Gay Pride Month
- What Does LGBTQ+ Stand for?
- Pride Celebrations Around The World
- Sources
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The roots of the gay rights movement go back to the early 1900s, when a handful of individuals in North America and Europe created gay and lesbian organizations such as the the Society for Human Rights, founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago in the 1920s. Following World War II, a small number of groups like the Mattachine Society and the Daughters of ...
As was common practice in many cities, the New York Police Department would occasionally raid bars and restaurants where gays and lesbians were known to gather. This occurred on June 28, 1969, when the NYPD raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. When the police aggressively dragged patrons and employees ...
One year later, during the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, activists in New York City marched through the streets of Manhattan in commemoration of the uprising. The march, organized by the Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations (ERCHO) and the Christopher Street Liberation Day Umbrella Committee, was named the Christopher Street...
Over the years, gay pride events have spread from large cities to smaller towns and villages worldwide—even in places where repression and violence against gays and lesbians are commonplace. The atmosphere at these events can range from raucous, carnivalesque celebrations to strident political protest to solemn memorials for those lost to AIDSor ho...
According to the Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQ+ is an acronym that stands for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (or "questioning"), with a "+" sign to recognize limitless sexual orientations and gender identities.
Today, Gay Pride parades in many cities are enormous celebrations: The events in Sao Paulo, Sydney, New York City, Madrid, Taipei and Toronto routinely attract up to 5 million attendees. The following U.S. Pride events are planned for 2024: 1. Washington, D.C. - June 8 (Parade), June 9 (Festival). Theme: “Totally Radical.” 1. Los Angeles - June 8 (...
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month. Library of Congress. History of June’s recognition as LGBT Pride Month. Defense Logistics Agency. NYPD Commissioner Apologizes For 'Oppressive' 1969 Raid On Stonewall Inn. NPR. Allusionist 12: Pride. Craig Schoonmaker interview. 2015. The Allusionist. LGBTQ+ Pride Month. National Archives. ...
Learn about the origins, parades and dates of Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions to history and society. Find out how the Stonewall Riots sparked a movement and what the themes are for 2024.
1 de jun. de 2024 · Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Its roots trace back to the 1969 Stonewall riots.
1 de jun. de 2023 · Pride Month is celebrated in June to mark the Stonewall riots of 1969, which sparked the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Learn about the origins, significance and activities of Pride Month in the UK, including the annual parade in London on July 1.
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A new year and there’s a whole load of new LGBT+ awareness dates to look out for so we’ve updated our Big LGBTQ Calendar for 2023. Don’t forget the key months to look out for are, LGBT History Month in Feb (October in the US) and Pride Month which is in June.
31 de mai. de 2023 · Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride, which highlights the movement for LGBTQ rights and celebrates LGBTQ culture. Why is Pride Month in June? June was declared Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which was a series of ...
22 de jun. de 2023 · Pride month in 2023 has been clouded by legislative attacks against the the queer community. TIME spoke to people in four states impacted by these efforts.
