According to Wikipedia, “Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Gay pride advocates work for equal "rights and benefits" for LGBT people. The movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity, that sexual diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered. Marches celebrating Pride (pride parades) are celebrated worldwide. Symbols of LGBT pride include the rainbow flag, the Greek lambda symbol, and the pink as well as black triangles reclaimed from their past use.”
LGBT History Month originated in the United States and was first celebrated in 1994. It was founded by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. On June 2, 2000, President Bill Clinton declared June "Gay & Lesbian Pride Month". The month was chosen to remember a riot in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan that is thought to be the beginning of the gay liberation movement in the United States. This month is meant to recognize the impact Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender individuals have had on the world. We join millions worldwide to celebrate this special time with pride parades, picnics, parties, memorials, and educational activities.
Join us at Kalamzoo Pridefest 2008. The theme this year: Live, Love, & Respect. The vision of this event is to bring EVERYONE from the Kalamazoo community and surrounding areas together to celebrate diversity. We encourage everyone to join us in this celebration, as this will be a family event.
Arcadia Creek Festival Site
145 E WaterKalamazoo, Michigan 49007
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