LGBT+ PRIDE 🏳‍🌈

 

                                  PRIDE MONTH

- The month of June is dedicated to raising LGBTQ voices, celebrating LGBTQ culture, and advocating for LGBTQ rights. Parades, protests, drag performances, live theater, and tributes and celebrations of life for members of the community who have died as a result of HIV/AIDS have traditionally taken place throughout the month of June around the country. It's a mix of political activity and a celebration of everything the LGBTQ community has accomplished over the years.

- The reason why we celebrate in June it is because it marks the 51st anniversary of the first Pride march, held one year after the uprising in 1970.

Here are some easy ways to celebrate 🌈:

• March! Many Pride celebrations were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Pride marches are taking place in person this year. Just make sure to follow your state and local laws. The theme of this year's Pride is "The Fight Continues." Remember that Pride began as a protest!

• Get involved. Make your voice heard by volunteering for a phone or text bank or virtually attending town halls!

• Donate! The Human Rights Campaign, The Trevor Project, The Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, The National Center for Trans Equality, GLSEN, The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network, and many more are among the organizations to which you can donate.