I know I’m a little late to the massive party.
But hey, better late then never!
So, for the next couple of days I’m going to be dropping an article on each of my favorite LGBT couples I’ve seen over the years.
Before anyone yells at me, they are all female on female couples. It’s just the way it worked out!
I’m going to be working my way from the bottom of the list to my number one favorite couple! I wonder if anyone can guess who I’ll be discussing.
Anyway, I hope everyone out there is enjoying a nice safe pride month. I hope you’re living your best life no matter what it is. If you’ll still keeping it to yourself, no worries! This is nothing to rush. Be patient.
Especially, if it’s not safe for you to tell the world you’re waving a rainbow flag all day everyday in your head.
The world is an unfortunate place where some people think love in certain forms is wrong. Love is love. Regardless of the gender or not gender of the person you love. We are who we are.
But this is a safe space for everybody. I’m a safe space for everybody. So, if you want to chat with someone feel free to contact me.
Everyone keep safe out there!
Also, here’s a little background on Pride Month. Most people already know, but if you don’t, if you’re new to all of this, or if you want to be an ally read up!
In 1969 it was illegal for LGBT people to meet in public places. Even bars that specifically catered to the LGBT found themselves targeted by law enforcement.
Homosexuality itself was classified as a mental disorder. Many of the LGBT community were being institutionalized for being themselves. They were even undergoing electroconvulsive therapy.
Pride Month therefore commemorates the Stonewall Inn Riots. The Stonewall Inn was a bar located in Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood. It catered to the LGBT, a fact known by law enforcement who would raid it often. Police brutality was far too common during such raids.
On June 28, 1969 when the police tried to empty the bar, the LGBT persons fought back. Three days of riot and protests helped launch the modern-day LGBT rights movement.
In history class we learn about Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, who helped turn the tides of black history. But I never heard a word about these people in class. These are things I had to learn on my own. Why don’t they make the history books? Why aren’t they important?
They’re fighting for equality too.
Read on and spread the love!
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