LGBTQIA Pride Month – June

Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots, Manhattan in 1969. We’re getting ready to dust off our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter, and go join in the fun. With parades, festivals, and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always some way for you to get involved — as well as learn some important social history along the way. When is Human Rights Day? Communities across the country hold parades, workshops, celebrations, and concerts. Marches for civil rights and awareness take place. The month is a time for remembering those who paved the way for the LGBTQA 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. When is International Human Solidarity Day? 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. When is World Humanitarian Day?