Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring History, Uplifting Community

Every June, we celebrate Pride Month—a time to honor the LGBTQIA+ community, reflect on the journey toward equality, and recognize the strength and beauty of living authentically. But Pride is more than colorful parades and rainbow flags—it's rooted in a powerful history of resilience and activism.

Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969 in New York City, when LGBTQIA+ individuals, led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, stood up against police harassment and discrimination. That pivotal moment sparked a global movement and laid the foundation for the rights many continue to fight for today.

Over the decades, Pride has grown into both a celebration and a call to action. It reminds us that while progress has been made, challenges persist—especially for trans people, LGBTQIA+ youth, and people of color within the community. Pride is not just about visibility—it's about justice, equity, and amplifying voices that are too often marginalized.

At the heart of Pride is community.

Whether you're finding your place in the world or standing beside someone on their journey, building and supporting community is essential. It’s in these spaces—of understanding, acceptance, and shared joy—that healing and empowerment happen.

This Pride Month, let’s celebrate boldly, remember deeply, and commit to uplifting one another. Whether you're attending a local event, educating yourself, or simply showing kindness, every action helps create a more inclusive and loving world.

Because Pride isn’t just a month—it’s a movement.

Local Resources & Pride Events in New York City

If you're in New York City, here are some local resources and events to connect with the community:

🏳️‍🌈 Community Resources

• Hetrick-Martin Institute: A nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ youth aged 13–24, offering counseling, education, and support services. 

• SALGA NYC: Provides support and visibility to the South Asian LGBTQ+ community through events like drag brunches, book readings, and cultural programming. 

🎉 Pride Events in New York City

• NYC Pride March: The iconic Pride March will take place on June 29, 2025, starting at 25th Street and 5th Avenue. 

• PrideFest: A vibrant LGBTQIA+ street fair featuring live entertainment, food, and community booths, also on June 29, 2025, in Greenwich Village. 

• Youth Pride: A celebration for LGBTQIA+ youth, held on June 28, 2025, at the South Street Seaport Museum. 

• NYC Drag March: A grassroots, non-corporate march starting in Tompkins Square Park and ending at the Stonewall Inn, scheduled for June 27, 2025. 

• Queer Liberation March: An anti-corporate alternative to the NYC Pride March, organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition, taking place on June 29, 2025. 

Feel free to reach out to any of these organizations or attend local events to connect, learn, and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Let's continue to build a world where everyone can live authentically and with pride.