{"id":34167,"date":"2023-06-01T12:41:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T16:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=34167"},"modified":"2023-06-01T12:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T16:42:23","slug":"lgbtqia-pride-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/lgbtqia-pride-month\/","title":{"rendered":"June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Pride Month is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities around the world during the month of June! As a joyous celebration of visibility, identity, and expression, Pride Month is known for its rainbows and parades. But there\u2019s more to Pride Month than just fun celebrations. Learn more about the origins of Pride Month, how you can take part in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and what nonprofits you can support! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Pride Month<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Pride Month\u2019s origins come from the Stonewall riots which started on June 28, 1969, and took place over several days. The riots began after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in Lower Manhattan, one of the few establishments that welcomed gay people as patrons in the 1950s and 1960s. The Stonewall riots didn’t mark the start of the gay rights movement, but during a time when it was dangerous to be out and proud, they were a galvanizing call to action for the LGBTQIA+ community to fight for their right to openly be themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A year after the riots, the first pride parades took place in several U.S. cities to commemorate the anniversary. The march in New York City and parallel events that took place across the country are considered a watershed moment for LGBTQIA+ rights and the push for liberation of the LGBTQIA+ community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the marches, the number of LGBTQ+ groups began to increase around the country and the world, and eventually, in June 1999, U.S. President Bill Clinton declared “the anniversary of [the] Stonewall [riots] every June in America as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.” Then, in 2011, President Barack Obama expanded the officially recognized Pride Month to include the whole of the LGBT community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. It\u2019s a celebration of expression and a commemoration of all those who have lost their lives to hate crimes and HIV\/AIDS. For many, the goal of Pride Month is to celebrate and remember while also promoting the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to celebrate<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Learn about the history of Pride Month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the best ways to celebrate Pride Month is to educate yourself on the history of LGBTQIA+ rights, including the Stonewall riots, what led to the riots, and prominent figures in the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Month isn\u2019t all celebrations and rainbows! Learning about the people that brought the movement to life and the reason why Pride Month exists will help you better understand the meaning of the month! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take part in a Pride parade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Throughout Pride Month, there are plenty of Pride parades, celebrations, and rallies planned to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Chances are, there\u2019s a Pride celebration near you that you can take part in! Whether you identify as part of the community or you want to show your support as an ally, attending Pride celebrations is a great way to show your support and recognize Pride Month! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support, volunteer, and donate to nonprofits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nonprofits that serve the LGBTQIA+ community are always in need of support year-round, but a great way to celebrate Pride Month is to volunteer and donate to these nonprofits. Many nonprofits that organize Pride events will be in need of volunteers throughout June to help organize and make their parades, rallies, and celebrations a success! If you don\u2019t have the time to volunteer or don\u2019t have easy access to a local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit, donating to an organization can make a big impact. Not sure where to start looking? Here\u2019s a few nonprofits you can support! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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