Teen Think Tank: Pride Month

Hi Everybody!

What is Pride Month? Pride Month commemorates the ongoing pursuit of equal justice for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals.

Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? The event that catalyzed the gay rights movement occurred June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in New York City.

Police raided the establishment, which was a popular gathering place for the LGBTQ community. They arrested employees and patrons of the bar while pedestrians watched. Riots ensued in response, lasting about five days.

Gay rights activists proposed the idea of a march in response to the Stonewall events. The march occurred on June 28, 1970, the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots, to celebrate “gay pride.”

The pride march in New York inspired others across the country to march in solidarity! Gay pride celebrations expanded globally. In the United States, LGBTQ Pride is a month long celebration, with marches occurring throughout the month of June.

How should I celebrate Pride Month? Some common ways to celebrate can include attending a parade, doing a related art project, flying a pride flag, or volunteering your time to an LGBTQIA+ related cause. While bringing more awareness during the month of June is important, it’s also important to carry this messaging throughout the year! Check out the resources below to help you get started.

Stay safe and have a great week!

#READ: A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth

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For centuries, the Eight Courts of Folk have lived among us, concealed by magic and bound by law to do no harm to humans. This arrangement has long kept peace in the Courts-- until a series of gruesome and ritualistic murders rocks the city of Toronto and threatens to expose faeries to the human world. Four queer teens, each who hold a key piece of the truth behind these murders, must form a tenuous alliance in their effort to track down the mysterious killer behind these crimes. If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. But there's a war brewing between the Mortal and Immortal Realms, and one of these teens is destined to tip the scales. The question is: which way?

#LISTEN: foreverdogpodcasts.com presents Las Culturistas Hosted by Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang

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Ding dong! Join your culture consultants Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Honey, come and get your life.

#EXPLORE: Check out the JASMYN.org Youth Calendar

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JASMYN supports and empowers LGBTQ young people by creating safe space, providing health and wholeness services and offering youth development opportunities, while bringing people and resources together to promote equality and human rights.

#JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!

View all teen programs and events offered this week.

For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the link in the program information to register.

For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.

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