*Designed by our Rainbow Club members

Pride is celebrated in the month of June, as that was the month when the Stonewall riots took place.

The Stonewall riots were important protests that took place in 1969 in the US, that changed gay rights for a lot of people in America and around the world.

Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places there's still work to be done.

LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. The + is an inclusive symbol to mean 'and others' to include people of all identities.

Pride month is about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ people, education in LGBTQ+ history and raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

It also calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia was and still can be.

Pride is all about being proud of who you are no matter who you love.

History - Written by our Rainbow Club members

The history of the LGBTQIA+ community is rich and complex, marked by struggles for rights, recognition, and acceptance. The term LGBTQIA+ encompasses a diverse range of identities. Activists who fought for rights began to organize more formally, leading to the establishment of pride marches and advocacy groups aimed at combating discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals. Issues such as discrimination, violence, and the rights of transgender individuals continue to be pressing concerns. The LGBTQIA+ community continues to advocate for equality and acceptance, striving to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can live freely. In summary, the history of the LGBTQIA+ community is characterized by resilience and activism in the face of adversity, with ongoing efforts to achieve equality and recognition in society.