June is an important time for visibility, celebration, and protest — but LGBTQ+ lives don’t pause on July 1st. Pride is not just a month-long event. It’s an ongoing journey of identity, resistance, and love. Real change comes from sustained action. This includes year-round advocacy, education, inclusive policies, and support for queer communities. It means…
Bisexuality remains one of the most misunderstood identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Despite being a significant portion of the queer population, bisexual individuals often face “double erasure” — from both straight and gay communities. People may assume bisexuality is “just a phase,” or that bi individuals are confused or indecisive. This contributes to harmful stereotypes…
The future of Pride lies in the hands of queer youth — and they are showing up with boldness, compassion, and innovation. More aware of their identities than ever before, today’s LGBTQ+ youth are not just demanding change — they are creating it. Yet despite progress, queer youth still face disproportionate rates of bullying, homelessness,…
While Pride is celebrated with parades and parties in some countries, in others, LGBTQ+ people still live in fear. Over 60 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships, and in some places, Pride events are banned, surveilled, or violently suppressed. This global disparity highlights the need for international solidarity. Pride is not just a Western concept —…
Visibility is one of the most powerful tools the LGBTQ+ community has. When queer individuals are seen — in leadership, in media, in schools, and in families — it challenges stereotypes and expands understanding. Pride Month is a time to amplify that visibility, unapologetically. For many, coming out is not an option due to safety,…
For many LGBTQ+ people, coming out can mean losing biological family support. In response, they often form “chosen families” — close-knit networks of friends and allies who offer unconditional love, care, and support. Chosen families play an essential role in emotional survival and celebration. They show up when it matters — at hospital bedsides, on…
