JUNE
PRIDE HISTORY MONTH
Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots. We’re getting ready to dust off our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter, and go join in the fun. With parades, festivals, and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always some way for you to get involved — as well as learn some important social history along the way.
We will get to know these notable Pride leaders in this month's blog series.
Sylvia Riviera
Frida Kahlo
Bayard Rustin
SYLVIA RIVERA
Born in 1951 to Venezuelan and Puerto Rican parents
Participated in the Stonewall Inn riots in 1969
Started the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) House with Marsha P Johnson in 1971
Discover more about Sylvia Rivera