LGBTQIA PRIDE MONTH

LGBTQIA PRIDE MONTH

Throughout the month of June, Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall riots in Manhattan in 1969 and rallies support for the LGBTQIA community. The entire month is a time for remembering those who paved the way for the LGBTQIA community and who continue to do so. It's a time for education and breaking down barriers, too. Look back at the changes and see what more work still needs to be done.

#PrideMonth

One in two Americans knows someone who is gay or lesbian. Through education and support, and sharing their stories, it is hoped they may be more able to live openly and safely.

LGBT community centers provide services to everyone from youth to seniors. They provide an environment of advocacy, empowerment, and support. Through their services, the LGBT community find cultural events, wellness programs, career services, and more. In times of crisis, community centers often provide the first line of contact. However, they serve as a network, connecting people in the LGBT community together.

Communities across the country hold parades, workshops, celebrations, and concerts. Marches for civil rights and awareness take place.

HOW TO OBSERVE #PrideMonth

Join a seminar or parade near you. Offer to run a fundraiser or make a donation. See how you can make a difference. Use #PrideMonth to share on social media.

LGBTQIA PRIDE MONTH HISTORY

The Stonewall Riots were sparked by the police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969. The bar had a reputation for being friendly to the LGBT community, but in the 1960s in New York, certain behavior was considered inappropriate and even illegal.

Once the raid began, it soon led to a riot that raged for six days.

While the riots weren't an organizing force for a civil rights movement, it was a rallying point.

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