June is celebrated as Pride Month in the U.S. and other countries. But do you know why it is celebrated in June? Tap to check the answer to boost your GK.
The Stonewall Riots of 1969, also known as the Stonewall Uprising, stand as the catalyst for LGBTQ rights movements in the United States.
On June 28, 1969, the police officials raided a popular gathering of the LGBTQ community in New York City’s Stonewall Inn. The patrons stood against the raid and sparked the movement.
The Stonewall uprising gave rise to the ongoing LGBTQ movements in the United States. It ignited a fight for rights and equality among the community.
The First Pride march took place in June to mark the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The march was held in New York City to commemorate the rights of the LGBTQ community.
June is celebrated as Pride Month in various parts of the country to align with the historical event and emphasise the existing discrimination and inequality.
India also commemorates Pride Month in June. India officially decriminalised homosexuality, marking a significant milestone in the LGBTQ equality struggle.
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