06/06/2025
On June 28th, 1969, police conducted a raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City with the intent of identifying and arresting q***r and trans patrons. However, their attempts to do so were spontaneously countered by a growing crowd of bystanders that were increasingly frustrated with the discrimination and oppression of the Q***r community.
Several days of riots and protests followed, and one year later on June 28th, 1970, liberation marches were held in various cities across the US. After decades of quietly facing harsh discrimination, the resistance towards the police had ignited a radical movement centered around openly embracing Q***r identities and challenging the societal perceptions of LGBTQ+ folks at the time - and thus, creating what we now know as Pride.
While we’ve made significant progress over the decades, the LGBTQ+ community still faces systemic discrimination and violence on a regular basis - not just in the US, but globally as well. The fight for dignity and freedom is just as important now as it was back then, and none of us are truly liberated until we are all liberated.
Visibility is incredibly important, and Pride is a time for us to speak up, resist harmful norms, and advocate for safety, dignity, and justice.
There is power in community, in challenging outdated roles, and in embracing love without limits. This month is a time to celebrate our joy, honor our struggles, embrace authenticity, and recommit to the work still ahead.
As we kick off this first weekend of June, remember to be safe, keep hydrated, have fun, make history, and most importantly, stay colorful! 🌈
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