I just found out that June is LGBT Pride Month. I searched for the origin and came up with the following:
The origins of LGBT Pride month can be traced back to a turbulent weekend in New York City in June 1969.
On the night of June 27 of that year, the usual crowd gathered at the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, in what became a three-day protest during which patrons protested against unfair police discrimination and harassment. It marked the first time the gay community joined together to fight for its civil rights, earning national attention and gaining a foothold in the struggle for equality.
LGBT Americans have made important and lasting contributions to our nation in every field of endeavor. Too often, however, we face prejudice and discrimination; too many have had to hide or deny their sexual orientation in order to keep their jobs or to live safely in their communities.
In recent years, we have made some progress righting these wrongs. Since the Stonewall uprising in New York City more than 30 years ago, the LGBT rights movement has united us, our families and friends, and all those committed to justice and equality in a crusade to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices, and to protect the LGBT community from prejudice and persecution.
Pride Month is dedicated to appreciating the contributions and significance of the LGBT community and applauding gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender pride. It is also a month for an opportunity to celebrate diversity, as well as support civil liberties and rights for all. GLT Gay Lesbian Times,
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June is LGBT Pride Month
by Rhonda on Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:37 am
Each time a man stands for an idea, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends a tiny ripple of hope. Those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.
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