In March 2021, the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute published a report showing nationwide support for anti-discrimination laws and marriage equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people reached an all-time high. Military and legally marry in all 50 states. Thanks to decades of tireless advocacy, LGBTQ+ people now hold visible leadership roles in local, state, and federal government can openly serve in the U.S. The historic Stonewall uprising that took place the morning of Jserved as a galvanizing event-one year later, to commemorate the riots, thousands of marchers took to the New York City streets in the nation’s first gay pride march. The origins of Pride Month are deeply rooted in community and political activism.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month-a time to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, honor the history of Pride, and commit to working together to ensure continued progress.
