LGBTQ Pride Month
Pride Month is a thematic month where special attention is paid to the emancipation and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) people.[1][2][3]
History
[change | change source]In the United States, June is LGBTQI Pride Month, given the Stonewall riots that took place in New York City in late June 1969, which was a huge boost to the LGBTI civil and liberation movements. LGBTQ marches and parades have taken place in many American cities since the 1970s, which were followed in many Western countries, although not always in late June.[4]
Since 2012, the Google Search has displayed a rainbow-colored decor that changes annually for LGBT-related searches during Pride Month.[5]
Since 1999, Democratic Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden have officially declared Pride Month in June. Republican President Trump did this in 2019 via Twitter.[6] During this month, many American organizations, institutions and companies are paying attention to LGBT issues, including through public and marketing campaigns. However, this can also involve queerbaiting, pinkwashing, and rainbow capitalism.[7]
Despite June being Pride Month, in the United Kingdom many pride events are held in July, August and September.[8]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "About | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "LGBTQIA Pride Month: June 2022". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "What is Pride Month? Everything you need to know about the observance". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ↑ "Why Is Pride Month Celebrated in June? | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "Gilbert Baker Google doodle celebrates LGBT-rights activists & creator of the iconic rainbow flag". Search Engine Land. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ Mack, David. "Trump Is The First Republican President To Acknowledge LGBT Pride Month, And Yet..." BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "Rainbow capitalism raises questions about corporate commitments and Pride Month's purpose". PBS NewsHour. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ↑ "When Pride Month 2022 is and schedule of main events". inews.co.uk. 2022-06-04. Retrieved 2022-06-12.