It is also a time to be seen and recognized. For others, it could be their first time openly embracing Pride after coming out. For some people, this will be yet another month of celebrating a tradition as they’ve done for years.
Pride month always represents a bright spot of joy and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community, even more so given the extraordinary challenges faced during the last 15 months due to the pandemic. It was originally published in June of 2020. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.