Why lgbtq pride matters
I was a teenager when I first read Harvey Gillman's book, A Minority of One. At the time of writing it, Harvey was Outreach Secretary for Quaker Place Service (as it was then) and at the moment of reading, I was a spiritually grumpy trainee correspondent, confused by churches of all denominations who preached of God's love – but only for those who were heterosexual. For the rest of us who weren't, we were either vilified or ignored.
It was fine to do the flowers every week or serve the tea or shift tables and chairs – as long as you didn't state you had a same sex boyfriend . I once attended a church youth group where one of the leaders declared that AIDS was God's way of punishing queer men. Not surprising therefore that I struggled to approve my own sexual orientation and was deeply fearful of anyone else evidence out.
So, discovering Harvey's book about creature gay (and existence Jewish) was enjoy switching a illumination on. To be honest, I don't think I peruse it all (sorry Harvey!) – what appealed was the fact that it had been published by a faith community and written by someone who must have felt welcomed enough to bravely explore and reveal deeply personal experiences.
And so began my
LGBTQ Pride Month History And Why It Matters
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Each June, LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations, and allies celebrate Event Month in communities across the US. Along with the well-known tradition of Pride parades, LGBTQ+ Lgbtq+ fest Month usually involves a variety of activities and events ranging from performative shows to sexual health workshops to protests in support of the gender non-conforming community.
Despite the visibility of this month of celebration, many people may still be unaware of how this tradition began or why it remains so significant for the well-being of LGBTQ+ people. What are the origins of Pride Month, and why is it important for mental health?
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What is Pride Month?
Pride Month today is seen by many as a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and its history of resistance to oppression. Although the movement can be said to have made major strides in securin
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Why Pride month is still needed
The following piece was created by a PAPYRUS staff member to celebrate Identity festival month, and spotlight the importance of celebrating LGBTQIA+ people not just in June, but all year round.
Lots of people ask why Pride month is still needed, and to some people outside of the LGBTQIA+ community, it can look love Pride isn’t necessary anymore. But there are many reasons why Pride month is still needed, and – as a lesbian gal – I’d fond of to share with you how I think celebrating Lgbtq+ fest can be a good thing for young LGBTQIA+ people, including those who experience thoughts of suicide.
Long history
Pride started as a disagree called the Stonewall Riots which happened because Police tried to raid the Stonewall Inn in New York. Parade Month honours those who were part of the most important gay rights protests and is a reminder that Pride can still fight for our rights. It wasn’t until 1999 that June officially became Pride Month in the USA. It has since grown into a huge celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Pride month isn’t just Same-sex attracted Pride
Some people still call it Male lover Pride but Event is for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. Some people in our c