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It's time to break out the rainbow flags and celebrate Pride Month on June 1! This month has been around since 1970, when it was first created to honor the Stonewall Uprising which took place in New York City. It's also a great opportunity for people of all walks of life to come together and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. There are many fun ways you can support this holiday and make it extra memorable – from attending pride parades to simply wearing rainbow-colored clothing. So go ahead and let your inner ally shine through!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stonewall Uprising</div><div class='timeline-text'>In June, a series of riots sparked by police raid in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood marked a significant turn in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Pride March</div><div class='timeline-text'>In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the Christopher Street Liberation Day March was held, launching an enduring global tradition.</div></div></div><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'>U.S. Official Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Bill Clinton became the first U.S. President to officially recognize June as Pride Month.</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'>Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Virtual Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Pride Month celebrations moved online with 'Global Pride,' a 24-hour live-streamed event that attracted millions of viewers around the world.</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 Pride Parade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pride parades are a great way to show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Check out local events in your area or travel to a nearby city to attend.</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'>Volunteer at a Pride Event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many Pride events need volunteers to help with setup and teardown, crowd control, and other tasks. Contact your local Pride organization to see how you can help.</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 Pride Organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are many organizations that work year round to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Consider donating to one of these organizations as a way to show your support.</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'>Host a Pride Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and host a party to celebrate Pride Month. Decorate with rainbow colors and enjoy the company of others.</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'>Educate Yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn more about the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement, and read articles, books, or watch documentaries on the subject. Education is a great way to show your support.</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'>Pride Month celebrates diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pride Month is an important time to recognize, celebrate and honor all of the diverse identities, cultures and expressions within the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to stand up for what you believe in and show solidarity with those who have not been accepted or represented in past generations.</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'>Pride Month promotes education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pride Month is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to learn about the individual experiences of members in the LGBTQ+ community. Through events, workshops and discussions, people are able to come together, share their stories and gain a better understanding of each other and the issues they face.</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'>Pride Month highlights progress</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pride Month is also a time to look back on all the progress that has been made in terms of acceptance, rights and equality. By coming together to commemorate this achievement, we can continue to move forward in building a more inclusive society for everyone.</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'>Pride Month is also recognized by other countries</h3><p class='facts-content'>While Pride Month originated in the United States, it is also recognized in several other countries around the world, including Canada, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom.</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'>The rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker</h3><p class='facts-content'>The iconic rainbow flag that represents the LGBTQ+ community was designed by American artist and LGBTQ+ rights activist Gilbert Baker in 1978 at the request of Harvey Milk, a city supervisor of San Francisco.</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'>There were only two U.S. states that did not prohibit same-sex sexual activity by 1961</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 1961, Illinois became the first state to decriminalize homosexual acts between consenting adults. The second was Connecticut in 1971. It wasn’t until 2003 that the U.S.Supreme Court decriminalized same-sex sexual activity nationwide.</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'>Transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson was a leading figure in the Stonewall Uprisings</h3><p class='facts-content'>Marsha P. Johnson, a black transgender woman, is credited as one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall Uprisings. Throughout her lifetime, she was a tireless advocate for the rights of transgender people and other marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community.</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'>Many pride parades include a moment of silence</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many Pride parades include a moment of silence during the festivities to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS and hate crimes. This reflects the community's ongoing struggle for acceptance and equal rights, while also honoring those who have lost their lives in the fight.</p></div></div>
Pride Month is celebrated on June 1 every year. In 2024, Pride Month will occur on a Saturday.
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