June is Pride Month. This year we invite you to be curious and go a little deeper into the heritage months we honor in the United States.
Throughout the month of June, communities in the U.S. and many other nations hold events celebrating people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender – often collectively described as Gay or LGBTQ+ Pride. According to Britannica.com (video), the month makes space, “to honor the struggle for equal rights by members of the LGBTQ+ community and to highlight the progress made.” The month of June marks pivotal milestones in LGBTQ+ advocacy starting with the Stonewall Inn rebellion on June 28, 1969.
Minnesota has a rich history of LGBTQ+ people. The first Pride parade in Minneapolis was a protest march down Nicollet Mall in 1972 on the third anniversary of Stonewall. With this year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival expected to draw up to 400,000 visitors over June 28 – 30th.
Below are some recommended resources from the team at Valley Outreach this June:
Learn: Understanding Poverty in the LGBTQ+ Community – a comprehensive overview by the Human Rights Campaign.
Visit: Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis – through July 14, 2024 – at the Mill City Museum
Read: The TransFamilies website has a variety of information, including a helpful overview on the Language of Gender.
Social Media: A thoughtful guide on Instagram from Southside Harm Reduction with tips to get a person’s new pronouns right.
Music: The Art of Joy – a concert celebrating the 35th anniversary of One Voice Mixed Chorus.
Listen: Slow Burn: Gays Against Griggs – a podcast series featuring the recent histroy of the fight for gay rights.
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