Why Is Pride Month Celebrated in June?
It commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City.
June was officially recognized as Pride Month by President Bill Clinton in June 1999.
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There’s another big reason that the American LGBTQ+ community celebrates June as a special month.
How Is LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebrated?
And many brands roll out special Pride-related products or campaigns to commemorate the month.
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Why Is the Rainbow Associated With Gay Pride/LGBTQ Pride?
Artist Gilbert Baker created the first rainbow Pride flag in 1978, as a symbol of the LGBTQ community.
The first pride flags featured eight colors, including hot pink and turquoise.
Later versions of the pride flag have added additional stripes in a triangular pattern.
When Is Pride Day?
The official “Pride Day” is celebrated on June 28, when the Stonewall riots began.
Did You Know?
Brenda Howard, a bisexual activist, is often credited as the Mother of Pride.
When Is LGBTQ+ History Month?
It’s a month to learn about the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ figures past and present.
Encyclopedia Britannica.How Did the Rainbow Flag Become a Symbol of LGBTQ Pride?Accessed May 2, 2023.
