LGBT Pride Month

Pride Month 

By Ema Ganivatu

Not Gay. But Supportive!

Pride Month is a commemoration of history, a time to remember those who overcame adversity and persevered in the face of adversity to bring about significant change. It's also a moment to reflect on the present and a chance to support and uplift LGBTQ loved ones in your community. Most importantly, Pride Month is an opportunity to look ahead and dream about the society we want to create, one in which LGBTQ people thrive in every way. The promotion of self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and enhanced visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons as a social group is known as gay pride or LGBT pride. The main viewpoint that underpins most LGBT rights campaigns is Pride, rather than shame and social censure. 

People all across the world are subjected to violence, discrimination, torture, and even execution as a result of who they love, how they appear, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity are personal characteristics that should never be subjected to racism or abuse. Bullying, familial rejection, and homelessness are all significant dangers to LGBT youths' health and well-being. These dangers, however, are not unavoidable or unstoppable. Proposed policies and programs can help decrease the terrible impact of these threats on LGBT adolescents, and they are critical to ensuring that these children and youth grow up free of the discrimination and dangers that currently threaten them. 

LGBTQ rights have gone a long way, it is vital to remember where they came from when everyone was focused on the present difficulties that the community is facing and how to address them. Looking back we can note that the community rights were originally a pipe dream only. Over the last century, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights has been tough. Hundreds of thousands of LGBT historical figures have fought for their and others' freedom against harsh tyranny and discrimination. Several significant events in LGBT history have paved the way for a brighter future.

Here are some of the LGBTQ rights movement's most significant successful rights; 

• 1924- The first gay rights group is established
• 1958- The Supreme Court rules in favor of gay rights
• 1973- Homosexuality is no longer a mental illness
• 2015- Love Twins
• 2020- The Supreme Court expands the law to protect LGBTQ against workplace discrimination

We advocate for laws and policies that preserve the dignity of all people. We strive for a world where everyone may fully exercise their rights.