Here at EvCC there are a lot of students who take pride in pride month. We have a remembrance of those who have been mistreated or harmed in the LGBTQ+ community and we also celebrate changes that have been made in society.” A black trans woman was the first one to throw a brick to protest any anti LGBTQ+ treatment from the government and society. We celebrate it because of the Stonewall events back in the 60’s. So what is pride month and why is it celebrated almost all across the world? Image of Stonewall (Alexi Rosenfeld)Īccording to Kira Violette, Communications Consultant for the Diversity & Equity Center, “Pride month is a month out of the year that we celebrate our LGBTQ+.

LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together to celebrate love and advocate for the community.

June 1st through 30th is a time used to celebrate pride month, not only to celebrate pride but to also honor the uprising of Stonewall.