June is Pride Month in the United States—a time to honor, reflect, and celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
The origins of Pride Month trace back to the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, a pivotal event that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride also marks significant milestones, such as the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015, which guaranteed same-sex couples the fundamental right to marry.
Pride Month serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles, progress, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history. It’s also a time to uplift marginalized voices, share their stories, and renew our collective commitment to equity, safety, and dignity for all. Whether through education, advocacy, allyship, or participation in Pride events, we all have a role to play in advancing inclusion and standing against hate.
As we celebrate Pride, we honor the courage of those who fought for change and we recommit ourselves to building a more inclusive and equitable future.
RSL and URFC March in Pride Parade
Pride support and allyship is often expressed in the rainbow flag, with each color representing a different area of support for the LGBTQ+ community. The symbolism of the flag is as follows: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony, and purple for spirit. The rainbow flag has become a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month, flying throughout streets and cities, symbolizing support and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month continues to and will always play a very important role in helping include, empower, support, and advocate for all individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
Resources:
Utah Pride Center click here
Common Goal click here
Play Proud click here
camh Game Changers click here
Mind.org click here
GLSEN.org click here
AVER click here
Out & Equal click here
