pride month Archives

Latinx LGBTQIA Icons We Should All Know

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2020July 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2020July 6, 202005352

June is Pride Month, and while we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters on the regular, this is a special time to rightfully put the focus on this amazing community, and culture. Within the community, there are people who have...

News and Entertainment

Jennicet Gutiérrez is Fighting for the Trans Undocumented Community

Yvette MontoyaJune 17, 2019August 5, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJune 17, 2019August 5, 20200994

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” — Albert Einstein It’s been four years since transgender activist, Jennicet Gutiérrez interrupted Obama’s presidential Pride month...

Culture

7 Children’s Books to Read During Pride Month

priscillabJune 16, 2019August 5, 2020

by priscillabJune 16, 2019August 5, 20200833

Someone recently asked me how I celebrate Pride Month as a queer woman, and at first, I wasn’t sure. I love seeing my city filled with even more rainbows and glitter than usual (I already live in a gayborhood), but...

Culture

10 Books With LGBTQ Characters for Kids Celebrating Pride Month

Common Sense MediaJune 21, 2018September 29, 2020

by Common Sense MediaJune 21, 2018September 29, 20201477

Looking for a way to celebrate and honor Pride Month with your young kid? From books with main characters who are LGBTQ or still figuring out their sexual orientations to stories of straight kids or teens with gay friends or...

Lifestyle

Celebrate Gay Pride Month in These 6 Latin American Cities

Bill O’ConnorJune 5, 2017January 21, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorJune 5, 2017January 21, 20211172

June is the start of gay pride month in the U.S., but the celebrations can be seen worldwide. Here’s how six Latin American cities are honoring pride month with activism, marches, games, and glitter. Mexico City, Mexico The first Mexico City...