June gay month
The original gay-pride flag was hand-dyed by Gilbert Baker. It flew in the San Francisco Lgbtq+ Freedom Day Celebration on June 25, 1978. The flag consisted of eight stripes; Baker assigned specific meaning to each of the colors: hot pink: sexuality; red: life; orange: healing; yellow: sunlight green: nature; turquoise: magic/art; indigo/blue: serenity/harmony; violet: spirit.
After the November 27, 1978, assassination of openly same-sex attracted San Francisco Municipality Supervisor Harvey Milk, demand for the rainbow flag greatly increased. As Baker ramped up show of his version of the flag, he dropped the hot pink stripe because of the unavailability of hot-pink fabric. In 1979 the flag was modified again. When hung vertically from
the lamp posts of San Francisco’s Market Street, the center stripe was obscured by the post itself. Modifying the flag style to one with an even number of stripes was the easiest way to rectify this, so the turquoise stripe was dropped, which resulted in a six stripe version of the flag.
In 1988, the rainbow flag came to nationwide attention in the Together States after John Stout sued his landlords
and won when they attempted to prohibit him from displ
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Around the World: Things to Know
In the Merged States, June is LGBTQ+ Parade Month. LGBTQ+ Pride Month “commemorates the ongoing pursuit of same justice for the lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, transgender, and queer society and celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals.”
Creating more inclusive spaces that help everyone thrive is important both within and beyond the workplace. Grow your visibility of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the United States and other commemorations around the world.
What is Pride Month Celebrating?
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Honors the Stonewall Riots of June 1969
The month honors the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, one of the turning points for gay rights in the United States. The Stonewall riots came in the wake of a violent police raid on a Manhattan gay club called the Stonewall Inn; protests and clashes lasted for several days after the raid.
A year later—on the anniversary of the Uprising—thousands marched for gay rights in the first New York Municipality Pride March. Over the years, events and commemorations spread to cover the entire month of June, with President Clinton issuing the first “Gay and Woman loving woman Pride Month” procla
In Honor of Celebration Month - A Little History...
The History of Pride Month & the Uprising at the Stonewall Inn
During this month of Pride, we thought it might be a fine idea to extend some historical context to what has become such a distinguishable and celebratory month for so many members of the LGBTQIA+ group. This year marks the 52nd year since the first Pride parade was organized by Brenda Howard, a bi activist; however, Celebration month was first recognized on a national level by President Bill Clinton in 1999 and 2000. During his term, President Barack Obama declared the month of June LGBT Pride Month. This declaration is the result of a decades distant battle for equality after a bold group of LGBT community members decided to take a stand in Recent York City.
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a accepted gay bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, Recent York City. During this time, in every state but Illinois, acts of homosexuality were illegal and bars and restaurants that publicly served or had employees that identified as part of the LGBT group risked being slam down. Furthermore, the Stonewall Inn was one of many bars owned by
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
2025 Events
Meet the Human Relations Commission (HRC)
The HRC will host a Pride Booth at the June 7 and June 14 French Market, located just east of the Wilmette Metra Station. Stop by to assemble the commissioners and absorb more about the HRC’s mission to foster and promote an inclusive group where all feel secure and welcome. In recognition of Pride Month, the HRC will be handing out “Progress Pride” flags to celebrate LGBTQ+ Lgbtq+ fest Month and offering attendees a photo opportunity to “show us your pride.” Tag #pridewilmette on social to participate!
Pride Month Show Screening
Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. – Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central
The Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a free screening of the movie 'Flee' at the Wilmette Theatre. Flee tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child ref