Gay month
Pride Month begins with celebrations across the world | Here's what to expect
Pride Month kicks off with events around the world starting this weekend.
It's an annual series of parades and other gatherings to observe LGBTQ+ culture and rights.
At its heart, Pride is both a party and a protest.
In the U.S. this year, that means speaking out against a slew of policies that impose restrictions on transgender people and that experiment to end diversity, equity and inclusion programming in government, education and businesses.
Here's a look at the event's roots and this year's events and themes.
When Pride Month began
The monthlong global celebration began with Lgbtq+ Pride Week in late June , a year after the violent police raid at Fresh York's Stonewall Inn, a gay bar.
At a time when many LGBTQ+ people kept their identities private, the June 28, , raid sparked a series of public protests and catalyzed the gay rights movement.
The first pride week featured marches in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, and it has since grown to other cities. On
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Events
Meet the Human Relations Commission (HRC)
The HRC will host a Pride Booth at the June 7 and June 14 French Market, located just east of the Wilmette Metra Station. Stop by to see the commissioners and absorb more about the HRC’s mission to foster and promote an inclusive collective where all feel secure and welcome. In recognition of Pride Month, the HRC will be handing out “Progress Pride” flags to celebrate LGBTQ+ Celebration Month and offering attendees a photo opportunity to “show us your pride.” Tag #pridewilmette on social to participate!
Pride Month Film Screening
Thursday, June 19 at p.m. – Wilmette Theatre, Central
The Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a free screening of the show 'Flee' at the Wilmette Theatre. Flee tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmuss Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our truths as we navigate a earth with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the society. We encourage our traveling group to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be guarded, and look out for each other! The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Identity festival, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin The following piece was created by a PAPYRUS staff member to celebrate Pride month, and highlight the importance of celebrating LGBTQIA+ people not just in June, but all year round. Lots of people ask why Self-acceptance month is still needed, and to some people outside of the LGBTQIA+ community, it can see like Pride isn’t necessary anymore. But there are many reasons why Celebration month is still needed, and – as a lesbian woman – I’d like to share with you how I assess celebrating Pride can be a good thing for young LGBTQIA+ people, including those who experience thoughts of suicide. Long history Pride started as a protest called the Stonewall Riots which happened because Police tried to raid the Stonewall Inn in New York. Pride Month honours those who were part of the most important same-sex attracted rights protests and is a reminder that Event can still fight for our rights. It wasn’t until that June officially became Pride Month in the USA. It has since grown into a massive celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride month isn’t just Gay Pride Some people stThe LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in awareness is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.
Why Pride month is still needed