Did somebody say....Pride Month?

     Welcome everyone! It's officially the first day of Pride Month! Shoutout to all the people of the LGBTQ+ community and all of the supporters! Since it's the first day of this wonderful month of fun and festivities, I would love to share more about this prideful (no pun intended) month!

     Pride Month evolved with the Stonewall riots which were ongoing riots for gay liberation that took place for several days starting on June 28, 1969. The riots occurred during a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located near Lower Manhattan in New York City. Wonderful activists, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Stromé DeLarerie are all believed to have incited the riots, however, Johnson disputes her involvement. A year after the riots, the first pride marches were celebrated in several US cities. 

     Thanks to the great activists who stood up and used their voices and freedom, we can all come together, share, and celebrate this wonderful month. I know and understand, that people in the LGBTQ+ community, including myself, face lots of hate and discrimination. Unfortunately, some people are blindsided and don't understand or get our community. However, we must stand tall and speak up when something is wrong or when we hear hate and discrimination. We must be the change. We must remain strong during hateful moments. We must share who we are, with people who love and support us. Most importantly, we must be happy with who we are, who we always knew we were, and must express that to others.