On June 28, 1969, protests erupted over a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village in New York. This watershed moment—at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in most US states—launched an era of activism and resistance that would transform into a celebration of LGBTQIA+ love and pride. Today, Pride Month is observed in the United States and in dozens of countries around the world. Taking place every June, the month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities also highlights their struggles and achievements. The goal of Pride is to promote the acceptance of love in all its forms, so that LGBTQIA+ communities have the respect, dignity, and equality they deserve.
Pride Month
Today in History
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Green sea turtle on World Oceans Day
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Sand dunes in the Sahara, Algeria
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Here comes summer
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A day to take a moment
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Happy 300th, NOLA!
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Gauchos showcase Argentina’s independent spirit
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California
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Embracing the cold
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Dark Sky Week
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Alaska Day
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Arkansas
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Into the woods
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Why does this panda cub look so happy?
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East River crossing
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Time to count some birds
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Who left the tub running?
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Giving Tuesday
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First Cliff Walk
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Bridge over the River Tara
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Headed to the High Country
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Birds of a feather flocking together
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National Park Week continues
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Sitka shines on Alaska Day
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The wild heart of Tasmania
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A midsummer twilight s dream
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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A night of art and culture
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Happy Arbor Day!
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Petrified Forest National Park