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Celebrate Bisexuality Day on Sept. 23 is a day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the bisexual community! This holiday was first established in 1999 by three bisexual activists who wanted to recognize the contributions of members of their community. Since then, Celebrate Bisexuality Day has grown into an international event that celebrates visibility, acceptance, and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration's Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first established by Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur, three bisexual activists seeking to highlight the struggles and achievements of the bisexual community.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Major Outreach</div><div class='timeline-text'>In its second year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day made significant strides in outreach, gaining recognition across various LGBTQ+ platforms and social initiatives.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>By this time, the celebration had reached global audiences, fostering international dialogues about bisexuality, and encouraging increased visibility and acceptance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Media and Entertainment Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrities and media outlets began recognizing and supporting Celebrate Bisexuality Day, leading to increased visibility for the celebration and those it represents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pride Events Inclusion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Many Pride events began incorporating Celebrate Bisexuality Day into their calendar, further mainstreaming the holiday.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a local gathering</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for events happening in your local area to celebrate bisexuality day. This is a great way to meet new people, share stories, and show support for the bisexual community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Help raise money for a cause that supports the bi community by organizing a fundraiser. You can ask your local restaurants and businesses to donate food and items or put together an online donation page.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a bi organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support bi organizations by making donations. Research organizations that are working to advance bisexual rights and donate whatever you can.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share stories on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your own story or others’ on social media. Show support for the bi community by sharing positive messages and stories online.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear something purple</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Purple is the color of bisexual pride, so show your support by wearing something purple on Celebrate Bisexuality Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It increases visibility</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating Bisexuality Day is important because it helps to raise awareness about bisexual people and their needs. Seeing prominent figures in the LGBTQ+ community talking openly about their own experiences with bisexuality can help bisexual individuals celebrate who they are and recognize that there is no shame in their identity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It shows support for the community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating Bisexuality Day can show solidarity with other members of the LGBTQ+ community, letting them know that they are not alone. Additionally, celebrating this day sends a strong message to those outside of the community that everyone deserves to be accepted and celebrated regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes acceptance & understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By taking time to celebrate Bisexuality Day, we can help break down stigmas surrounding sexuality and educate others on what it means to be bisexual. This can lead to more inclusive spaces being created online and offline, making sure all members of the LGBTQ+ community feel safe and welcome.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Recognized by a Government in 2013</h3><p class='facts-content'>It wasn't until September 2013, under the Obama administration, that the first official recognition of Celebrate Bisexuality Day was issued by a government body in the United States.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Symbolic Triangular Flag for Celebrate Bisexuality Day</h3><p class='facts-content'>The bi community uses a triangular flag for the event where pink and blue represents homosexuality and heterosexuality separately. The overlap creates a purple region symbolizing bisexuality.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Be Authentic, Be Safe" Theme of 2020</h3><p class='facts-content'>Each year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day observes a particular theme. For instance, "Be Authentic, Be Safe" was the theme for the year 2020 to ensure everyone can openly be themselves while staying safe.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prominent Support by Many Communities</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over the years, communities like LGBTQ+, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and the Bearing Witness and Bi.org have been actively participating and supporting the holiday.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bisexuality is More Common than Believed</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies suggest that more people identify as bisexual than gay or lesbian. However, due to stigmas attached, the actual numbers are often unrevealed making holidays like Celebrate Bisexuality Day crucial for fostering openness and understanding about the spectrum of sexuality.</p></div></div>
Celebrate Bisexuality Day is celebrated on September 23 every year. In 2024 Celebrate Bisexuality Day will occur on a Monday.
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