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        You are here: Home / Archives for LGBTQ Pride Month

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        June 1, 2025 09:00

        June 1 marks the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States. This celebration originated to honor the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969, a significant milestone in the LGBTQ civil rights movement. On June 28, 1970, the first Pride March was held in New York City to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Over the years, this single-day event has expanded into an entire month filled with various events and activities.

        Discover More About LGBTQ Pride Month

        To explore the history of LGBTQ Pride Month and the broader LGBTQ rights movement, you can visit the following dedicated websites and resources:

        • National Archives – LGBTQI+ Pride Month
        • Library of Congress – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month
        • National Park Service – Stonewall National Monument
        • Smithsonian Institution 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 in LGBTQ Pride Month Events

        • AFA International – Pride is Around The Corner. Find An Event Near You!

        Celebrate with an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin

        In 2018, the AFA Board of Directors took an important step by adopting a resolution to officially recognize June as LGBTQ Pride Month. As part of this celebration, a special commemorative pin was created for AFA Members to proudly wear throughout June.

        If you’re interested in learning more about this pin and its significance, please reach out to your Local Human Rights Committee. Additionally, keep an eye out for communications from your Local Council or connect with your LEC Officers to find out how to obtain one of these commemorative pins!

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Human Rights & Equity Committee Tagged With: LGBTQ Pride Month

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        June 1, 2024 09:00

        Human Rights Committee

        • June 1 marks the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States. The tradition recognizes the events of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the LGBTQ rights movement. 
        • You can use the resource links below to explore more about LGBTQ Pride Month, delve into the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, and discover events you can take part in.
        • Join the celebration by wearing an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin during June. Contact your Local Council for more information on obtaining a pin.

        June 1 marks the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States. This celebration originated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which is recognized as a significant milestone in the LGBTQ civil rights movement. On June 28, 1970, the first Pride March was held in New York City to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Over time, the single-day event eventually grew to an entire month of events and activities.

        Learn More About LGBTQ Pride Month

        You can learn more about the history of LGBTQ Pride Month and the history of the LGBTQ rights movement through some of the dedicated websites and resources below.

        • National Archives – LGBTQ+ Pride Month
        • Library of Congress – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month
        • National Park Service – Stonewall National Monument
        • Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History – LGBTQ History
        • History Channel – Pride Month
        • Pride at Work
        • Team AAG – Pride Month Is Coming! (AAG sign-on required)

        Celebrate with an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin

        In 2018, the AFA Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution to celebrate June as LGBTQ Pride Month. A special commemorative pin was created for AFA Members to proudly wear to honor throughout June.

        If you’re interested in learning more about the pin and its significance, please reach out to your Local Human Rights Committee. Additionally, keep an eye out for communication from your Local Council or get in touch with your LEC Officers to find out how you can get your hands on one of these special pins!

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Human Rights & Equity Committee Tagged With: LGBTQ Pride Month

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        June 1, 2023 09:00

        Human Rights Committee

        • June 1st marks the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States.  The tradition recognizes the events of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the LGBTQ rights movement. 
        • Read more about LGBTQ Pride Month, learn about the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, and find out about events that you can take part in using the resource links below.
        • Join the celebration by wearing an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin during the month of June.  If you need a pin, check with your Local Council for more information.

        June 1st marks the first day of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in the United States.  The celebration originated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.  The Stonewell Uprising is recognized as a major milestone in the LGBTQ civil rights movement.  On June 28, 1970, the first Pride March was held in New York City to commemorate the one-year anniversary on the Stonewall Uprising and the last Sunday in June continued to be celebrated as “Gay Pride Day”.  Over time, the single day event eventually grew to an entire month of events and activities.

        Learn More About LGBTQ Pride Month

        You can learn more about the history of LGBTQ Pride Month and the history of the LGBTQ rights movement through some of the dedicated websites and resources below.

        • National Archives – LGBTQ+ Pride Month
        • Library of Congress – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month
        • National Park Service – Stonewall National Monument
        • Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History – LGBTQ History
        • History Channel – Pride Month
        • Pride at Work
        • Alaska’s World – Are you ready for Pride Month? (AAG sign-on required)

        Celebrate with an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin

        In 2018, the AFA Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution in recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride month.  A special commemorative pin was subsequently designed for AFA Members to wear throughout the month of June.

        For more background on the pin, contact your Local Human Rights Committee.  If you’d like to get a pin of your own, be on the lookout for a communication from your Local Council or contact your LEC Officers for information about availability.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Human Rights & Equity Committee Tagged With: LGBTQ Pride Month

        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        June 1, 2022 06:00

        Human Rights Committee

        • June 1st marks the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States.  The tradition recognizes the events of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in the LGBTQ rights movement. 
        • Read more about LGBTQ Pride Month, learn about the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, and find out about events that you can take part in using the resource links below.
        • Join the celebration by wearing an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin during the month of June.  If you need a pin, check with your Local Council for more information.

        June 1st marks the first day of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in the United States.  The celebration originated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.  The Stonewell Uprising is recognized as a major milestone in the LGBTQ civil rights movement.  On June 28, 1970, the first Pride March was held in New York City to commemorate the one-year anniversary on the Stonewall Uprising and the last Sunday in June continued to be celebrated as “Gay Pride Day”.  Over time, the single day event eventually grew to an entire month of events and activities.

        Learn More About LGBTQ Pride Month

        You can learn more about the history of LGBTQ Pride Month and the history of the LGBTQ rights movement through some of the dedicated websites and resources below.

        • National Archives – LGBTQ+ Pride Month
        • Library of Congress – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month
        • National Park Service – Stonewall National Monument
        • Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History – LGBTQ History
        • History Channel – Pride
        • Pride at Work
        • Alaska’s World – Fly With Pride (AAG sign-on required)

        Celebrate with an LGBTQ Pride Month AFA Pin

        In 2018, the AFA Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution in recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride month.  A special commemorative pin was subsequently designed for AFA Members to wear throughout the month of June.

        For more information about the pin, contact your Local Human Rights Committee.  Also be on the lookout for a communication from your Local Council or contact your LEC Officers to determine pin availability.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Human Rights & Equity Committee Tagged With: LGBTQ Pride Month

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