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lgbtq-news1 year ago•5 min saved

"Pride Month 2024: History, Celebrations, and Global LGBTQ+ Rights"

LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated every June, honors the LGBTQ community's history and achievements, originating from the 1969 Stonewall riots. It features parades, rallies, and political actions to highlight ongoing issues. The rainbow flag, created in 1978, symbolizes the movement's diversity. Major Pride events occur globally, with New York City and São Paulo hosting some of the largest. The U.S. government first recognized Pride Month in 1999 under President Bill Clinton.

via NBC News|

#lgbtq-news #lgbtq-rights #pride-month

human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Turkish LGBTQ Community Faces Hostility and Arrests During Pride Events

Turkey's LGBT community is living in fear of police raids and planning to leave the country after being targeted during President Erdogan's election campaign. Erdogan repeatedly attacked "perverse" LGBT groups and vowed to protect traditional family values. Detentions are expected at Sunday's Pride parades, which are banned. Discrimination against the LGBT community has convinced some to leave Turkey. Some rights defenders say that hatred against Turkey's LGBT community has grown since 2015, and more people are leaving due to increased government pressure.

via Reuters.com|

#discrimination #erdogan #human-rights

society2 years ago•3 min saved

LGBTQ+ Pride Parades Across the US: Celebrations and Concerns

LGBTQ+ pride parades are set to take place in several North American cities, including New York and San Francisco, with thousands expected to participate. The parades will feature entertainers, activists, drag performers, and transgender advocates, and will focus on unity and solidarity. Many Pride organizations are offering programs focused on transgender rights. The parades come as new laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community take effect in several US states, and as lawmakers in 20 states move to ban gender-affirming care for children. Some parades are planning to increase security amid a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#activism #entertainment #lgbtq