Every June, we come together to honor LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the remarkable resilience, diversity, and achievements of the LGBTQ community. Pride Month began as a tribute to the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The inaugural Pride March, held on June 28, 1970, marked the first anniversary of Stonewall and set a powerful precedent for advocacy and visibility. Today, Pride Month is recognized globally, with communities, organizations, and allies hosting vibrant parades, educational events, and meaningful conversations that foster inclusion, understanding, and progress.
Discover the History and Significance of Pride Month
If you’d like to learn more about the rich history of LGBTQ Pride Month and the ongoing pursuit of equality, consider exploring these resources:
- National Archives – LGBTQI+ Pride Month
- Library of Congress – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month
- National Park Service – Stonewall National Monument
- Smithsonian National Museum of American History – LGBTQ+ History
- History Channel – Pride Month
- Pride at Work
- Team AAG – Pride Crew BRG (AAG sign-in required)
Get Involved: Pride Month Events in 2026
- AFA International – Celebrate Pride With AFA
- ANC: Saturday, June 27 (Hosted by AFA Alaska Council 30)
- SEA: Sunday, June 28 (Hosted by AFA Alaska Council 19)
- PDX: Sunday, July 19 (Hosted by AFA Alaska Council 39)
Celebrate with an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin
In 2018, the AFA Board of Directors adopted a resolution to officially recognize June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution included the introduction of a special commemorative pin created for AFA Members to proudly wear throughout June. Each year since, AFA Members have worn the commemorative AFA Pride Pin as a visible sign of solidarity, inclusion, and our ongoing commitment to equality for all.
If you’d like to learn more about the AFA Pride Pin and its significance, please reach out to your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee. If you need a pin, keep an eye out for updates from your Local Council or connect directly with your LEC Officers for information on how to get one. Your participation matters, and together we create a more inclusive and supportive community.
