Every June friends across the globe unite in celebration of Pride Month. This month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which contributed to the civil rights movement for LGBTQIA2+ rights. Today Pride celebrations honor the ongoing work to ensure equal rights for the LGBTQIA2+ community.
Officially, Pride Month is recognized in June but communities around the world hold festivals from May until August. Pride celebrations in Tacoma take place in July so that people in the South Sound have multiple options to celebrate during the Pride season.
Greentrike is proud to champion Pride Month with a book list recommended for families. Now is the perfect time to honor the meaning of Pride Month with youth in your life.
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