It’s Pride Month, Baby.
I couldn’t have more LGBTQ pride if I tried. Every June, I, as well as many others, reflect on the history of LGBTQ. Specifically, we reflect on the 1969 Stonewall riots that took place in Manhattan after a safe haven for the gay community was raided by police. As we enter this month of reflection and celebration, I decided to dedicate this blog to share some monumental moments in LGBTQ history. I want to shine light on these moments for those who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexuality and gender identities) and fought hard for their basic human rights to love and overall, equality.
PRIDE: HISTORY OF LGBTQ+
Below are a handful of moments in history. I highly recommend you all to read this timeline for more important moments in the LGBTQ history. If I could mention all of them in this blog, let me tell you, I would!
National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, 1979 / Image Credit: Mark Reinstein/Corbis, Getty Images
1970
The first gay pride marches were held in multiple cities across the United States on the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
1973
The board of the American Psychiatric Association votes to remove homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.
1977
Harvey Milk wins a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and is responsible for introducing a gay rights ordinance protecting gays and lesbians from being fired from their jobs.
1978
Gilbert Baker, artist and gay rights activist, designed the Pride flag.
1979
National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Over 100,000 people gathered in support of gay and lesbian rights.
1980
The Democratic Rules Committee states that it will not discriminate against homosexuals. The Democrats become the first major political party to endorse a homosexual rights platform.
1987
Hundreds of thousands of activists take part in the National March on Washington to demand that President Ronald Reagan address the AIDS crisis.
1991
Created by the New York-based Visual AIDS, the red ribbon is adopted as a symbol of awareness and compassion for those living with HIV/AIDS.
1994
The U.S. Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” that allowed gay and lesbian people to serve in the military. They would not be asked their sexual orientation during enlistment screening.
2000
Vermont becomes the first state in the U.S. to legalize civil unions and registered partnerships between same-sex couples.
2009
The Matthew Shepard Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama.
2015
Obergefell v. Hodges (Supreme Court Decision). This decision mandated that all 50 states must allow same-sex couples to legally marry.
As we gather to parade, party, march, and join many other demonstrations of unity to celebrate and support the LGTBQ community this month, remember to always let love win. Let equality win!
Throughout this month, you will see Sacred Child Beauty highlight all things pride. Follow along on our Instagram!
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