'I say OUR fight towards equality because we cannot progress as a whole if some of us are left behind.'Ī pride flag at the 2014 LGBTQ Pride March on June 29, 2014, in New York City. Time to proactively look back at how far we've come in our fight for equality and how far we have yet to go. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray said: 'HAPPY PRIDE MONTH. Look for inspiration from these messages of support from members and allies of the LGBTQ community: Happy Pride Month MessagesĬelebrate the LGBTQ people in your life and let them know they're supported by sending them a Happy Pride Month message.
Now, Pride Month sees cities around the world honor the Stonewall Uprising and celebrate the LGBTQ community and their history with parades, parties, and events. Johnson.Ī year after the Stonewall uprising, the first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, but eventually, the day evolved to become a series of events that take place over the month of June. Lesbian and trans women of color were some of the key people involved in the uprising, including Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, and Marsha P. In June 1969, the Stonewall Inn in New York City was raided by police, but LGBTQ people fought back, sparking an uprising and three nights of unrest. Tuesday is the beginning of Pride Month, which is celebrated annually in June to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and to honor the Stonewall Uprising.
