Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, fought back against unjust police raids in what was soon after called the Stonewall Riots. It’s because, in June of 1969, queer people, including trans women of color Marsha P. You may wonder why, exactly, the queer community celebrates during this month. Every June, members of the LGBTQIA+ community celebrate their history, cultures, identities and victories.
Rainbow colored lighting in the SUB atrium in honor of Pride Week 2020, photo Patrick SweeneyĪs June arrives with lingering sunshine and long days, a large community prepares to take advantage of the sunny, summer times.
