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   gay pride

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   • 1. confidence, self-respect, and solidarity as expressed by gay people, associated with openness about one’s own sexual identity, and the celebration of gay culture and history: "the perfect symbol of gay pride"
   • ▪ a public event, typically involving a parade, held to celebrate gay and other LGBT identities, culture, and experience: "the two best performers get the chance to do their act at gay pride"

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pride_(LGBTQ_culture)Pride (LGBTQ culture) - Wikipedia

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   Pride (also known as LGBTQ pride, queer pride, LGBTQIA pride, or LGBT pride) is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people as a social group.

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   Jun 1, 2020 · 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.

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   Jun 1, 2023 · 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...

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Gay-PrideGay Pride | History, Flag, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 29, 2024 · Gay Pride, annual celebration, usually in June in the United States and sometimes at other times in other countries, of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) identity. Gay Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots in New York City of June 28, 1969.

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7. www.history.com › topics › gay-rightsPride Month 2024: Origins, Parades & Dates - HISTORY

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   The roots of the gay rights movement go back to the early 1900s, when a handful of individuals in North America and Europe created gay and lesbian organizations such as the the Society for Human Rights, founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago in the 1920s. Following World War II, a small number of groups like the Mattachine Society and the Daughters of ...

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   As was common practice in many cities, the New York Police Department would occasionally raid bars and restaurants where gays and lesbians were known to gather. This occurred on June 28, 1969, when the NYPD raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. When the police aggressively dragged patrons and employees ...

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   One year later, during the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, activists in New York City marched through the streets of Manhattan in commemoration of the uprising. The march, organized by the Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations (ERCHO) and the Christopher Street Liberation Day Umbrella Committee, was named the Christopher Street...

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   Over the years, gay pride events have spread from large cities to smaller towns and villages worldwide—even in places where repression and violence against gays and lesbians are commonplace. The atmosphere at these events can range from raucous, carnivalesque celebrations to strident political protest to solemn memorials for those lost to AIDSor ho...

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   According to the Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQ+ is an acronym that stands for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (or "questioning"), with a "+" sign to recognize limitless sexual orientations and gender identities.

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   Today, Gay Pride parades in many cities are enormous celebrations: The events in Sao Paulo, Sydney, New York City, Madrid, Taipei and Toronto routinely attract up to 5 million attendees. The following U.S. Pride events are planned for 2024: 1. Washington, D.C. - June 8 (Parade), June 9 (Festival). Theme: “Totally Radical.” 1. Los Angeles - June 8 (...

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   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month. Library of Congress. History of June’s recognition as LGBT Pride Month. Defense Logistics Agency. NYPD Commissioner Apologizes For 'Oppressive' 1969 Raid On Stonewall Inn. NPR. Allusionist 12: Pride. Craig Schoonmaker interview. 2015. The Allusionist. LGBTQ+ Pride Month. National Archives. ...

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pride_MonthPride Month - Wikipedia

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   Pride Month, sometimes specified as LGBTQ Pride Month, is a monthlong observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture and community. [1]

9. www.nbcnews.com › nbc-out › nbc-out-proudLGBTQ Pride Month: Everything you should know about its history

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   Jun 1, 2024 · LGBTQ Pride Month is a commemoration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community that is part celebration and part protest. It is often associated with massive...