June month is celebrated as the Lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Pride month all
over the world. The LGBTQ pride month is celebrated to commemorate the
anniversary of Stonewall riots at Stonewall Inn in New York, a gathering space
for LGBTQ community during the 60s.
It provides role models, builds community, and
represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community.
The month is observed by United States, United Kingdom, Canada. LGBT History
Month originated in the United States. It was first celebrated in 1994.
The commemoration of the month is to recognize
the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on
history locally, nationally, and internationally.
History: On June 28, 1969, police raided the inn, leading to
the gay liberation movement in the US. ‘Mother of Pride’ Brenda Howard
organised the first pride parade a year later.