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June is Gay & Lesbian Pride month
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Since 2000, June has been officially named Gay & Lesbian Pride Month. This month was chosen to commemorate the Stonewall riots in 1969 in New York. This special month is used to highlight the history of the Gay Rights Movement as well as to celebrate the diversity of sexual orientation. This is also a time to learn more about HIV and AIDS, although we know that this disease affects many more people across the world, and not exclusively gay men.
Although Gay & Lesbian Pride Events occur all around the country throughout the entire year, this month I will be featuring those events in and around Los Angeles to help you celebrate. In this time when Proposition 8 is upheld in the California Supreme Court, we must show our respect and support for those who cannot claim to have equal rights under the current constitution.
Whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bi, straight, or anything in between, enjoy the sexual diversity of Los Angeles and attend an event this month.
To keep your pride showing all year long, visit the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center. This crucial facility provides services to youth, people with HIV and AIDS, and many others who are need of assistance. Some of the services provided include safe havens for those who are homeless, medical care, counseling, legal advice and referrals, and so much more. Check their website for information on how you can donate your time or money to help.
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